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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2024

A case report of comprehensive treatment for primary intraspinal carcinosarcoma.

Chang Yan, Chao-Jun Zhang, Jun-Bao Wei, Hui-Wen Liang, Song Qu

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Chang Yan *Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Chao-Jun Zhang *Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Jun-Bao WeiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Hui-Wen LiangDepartment of Pathology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Song QuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, Guangxi, China.

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Abstract

Background: Carcinosarcoma is a rare and highly aggressive biphasic malignant tumor. To date, no cases of primary intraspinal carcinosarcoma have been reported. Case presentation: This study reports a case of a 36-year-old female with primary intra dural extramedullary carcinosarcoma. The patient underwent surgery at initial diagnosis, followed by two courses of radiotherapy due to residual tumor, as part of a comprehensive antitumor treatment. Despite good tumor control, she ultimately died of respiratory failure. Discussion: This is the first reported case of primary intra dural extramedullary carcinosarcoma, detailing its imaging characteristics, pathological morphology, and treatment process. The tumor was responsive to radiotherapy. The rapid progression of intraspinal carcinosarcoma suggests it may be underdiagnosed or underreported, highlighting the need for more cases for clinical evaluation and treatment strategies.

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carcinosarcomacentral nervous system tumorschemotherapycomprehensive treatmentradiotherapyrare disease

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PMCPMC11747408

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