Mortality is higher in patients with leptomeningeal metastasis in spinal cord tumors.

Unlabelled: Spinal cord tumors are a rare neoplasm of the central nervous system (CNS). The occurrence of metastases is related to poor prognosis. The authors analyzed one series of metastasis cases and their associated mortality.

Intramedullary tumors in children: analysis of 24 operated cases.

Unlabelled: Intramedullary tumors are rare. The authors reviewed 24 cases operated between 1996 and 2006. The study assessed the clinical characteristics and surgical results based upon the neurological function.