Giant Cystic Cum Solid Schwannoma of Conus Medullaris: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract Giant schwannoma of the conus medullaris is a rare form of spinal neoplasm. A 22-year-old woman presented with sciatica. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine showed a mass lesion in the conus medullaris region with nerve compression. Subtotal resection was done and histologic analysis co...

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Published in:Indian journal of neurosurgery 2016-03, Vol.5 (1), p.063-066
Main Authors: Bansal, Sumit, Mahapatra, Ashok Kumar, Mishra, Pritinanda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
conus medullaris
Images in Neurosurgery
intramedullary tumor
resectability
schwannoma
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Summary:Abstract Giant schwannoma of the conus medullaris is a rare form of spinal neoplasm. A 22-year-old woman presented with sciatica. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine showed a mass lesion in the conus medullaris region with nerve compression. Subtotal resection was done and histologic analysis confirmed the diagnosis as Schwannoma. The patient improved in symptoms after surgery. This case report of a very rare cystic tumor is presented with review of the literature.
ISSN:2277-954X
2277-9167
DOI:10.1055/s-0036-1572376