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Primary leiomyosarcoma of the spinal leptomeninges

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A case of leiomyosarcoma of the spinal leptomeninges is presented, with clinical, radiological, light microscopic and immunohistochemical data. The probable origin of the tumor from a pluripotent mesenchymal cell is discussed.

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  1. Department of Pathology, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany

    M. Altmannsberger

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany

    R. Michilli

  3. Internal Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburgi. Br., Germany

    A. Lindemann

  4. Radiation Therapy, University of Freiburg, Freiburgi. Br., Germany

    W. Hinkelbein

  5. Departments of Neurosurgery, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany

    J. de Vries & R. Scheremet

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de Vries, J., Scheremet, R., Altmannsberger, M. et al. Primary leiomyosarcoma of the spinal leptomeninges. J Neuro-Oncol 18, 25–31 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01324600

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