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Spinal cord metastasis in a long‑term survivor of primary malignant glioblastoma: A case report 

  • Authors:
    • Pengwei Hou
    • Meiyan Liu
    • Ziqi Li
    • Mingfa Cai
    • Chenzhu Cai
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  • Published online on: May 14, 2025     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.15089
  • Article Number: 343
  • Copyright: © Hou et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common type of primary malignant brain tumor. Extracranial metastasis (ECM) is rare and usually indicates poor prognosis. We report a case of a 31‑year‑old female with GBM who underwent gross total resection followed by standard chemoradiotherapy. For recurrence, she received tumor treating fields and bevacizumab. At 23 months post‑surgery, she developed COVID‑19 pneumonia treated with dexamethasone, followed by spinal symptoms. MRI revealed L1‑L2 lesions, and pathology after lumbar surgery confirmed ECM. Despite further treatment, the patient died of respiratory failure at 28 months. The present case illustrates the aggressive nature of ECM in GBM and the limited efficacy of current therapies in metastatic settings. Surgical resection and chemoradiotherapy remain the mainstay, while emerging treatments may provide hope for recurrent cases. Supportive care plays a critical role in advanced disease stages.
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Hou P, Liu M, Li Z, Cai M and Cai C: Spinal cord metastasis in a long‑term survivor of primary malignant glioblastoma: A case report . Oncol Lett 30: 343, 2025.
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Hou, P., Liu, M., Li, Z., Cai, M., & Cai, C. (2025). Spinal cord metastasis in a long‑term survivor of primary malignant glioblastoma: A case report . Oncology Letters, 30, 343. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.15089
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Hou, P., Liu, M., Li, Z., Cai, M., Cai, C."Spinal cord metastasis in a long‑term survivor of primary malignant glioblastoma: A case report ". Oncology Letters 30.1 (2025): 343.
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Hou, P., Liu, M., Li, Z., Cai, M., Cai, C."Spinal cord metastasis in a long‑term survivor of primary malignant glioblastoma: A case report ". Oncology Letters 30, no. 1 (2025): 343. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2025.15089