Supratentorial glioblastoma multiforme with spinal metastases

Abstract

Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common malignant brain tumor in adults. Metastasis of intracranial glioblastoma via the cerebrospinal fluid to the spine is a rare occurrence. We present two cases of glioblastoma multiforme with spinal leptomeningeal spread who presented with back pain and paraparesis.

Keywords

• Glioblastoma multiforme
• leptomeningeal metastasis
• spine