Metastasis of an optic glioma through a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

Abstract

Metastatic spread of an optic glioma through a ventriculoperitoneal shunt resulted in the accumulation of malignant ascites in a young boy. Chemotherapy with vincristine, CCNU, and prednisone resulted in regression of the ascites and no further tumor progression. Extracranial metastasis of such a slow growing tumor is a rare occurrence; however, in this case, the spread through the shunt further emphasizes the need for protective filters in the shunts.

• Authors: M E Trigg, J D Swanson, M A Letellier
• Journal: Cancer (Cancer) Vol. 52 Issue 4 Pg. 599-601 (Aug 15 1983) ISSN: 0008-543X [Print] United States
• PMID: 6861097 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antineoplastic Agents
• Vincristine
• Lomustine
• Prednisone

Topics

• Antineoplastic Agents (administration & dosage)
• Ascites (drug therapy, etiology)
• Astrocytoma (drug therapy, pathology)
• Child, Preschool
• Cranial Nerve Neoplasms (drug therapy, pathology)
• Drug Therapy, Combination
• Humans
• Lomustine (administration & dosage)
• Male
• Optic Chiasm
• Prednisone (administration & dosage)
• Vincristine (administration & dosage)