Granular cell tumour of the spinal cord in a patient with Rubenstein-Taybi syndrome

A case of cervical spinal cord granular cell tumour in a patient with Rubenstein-Taybi syndrome is described. A granular cell tumour arising from the spinal cord itself has never been previously described. Complete excision of the tumour could not be achieved owing to its location. It subsequently r...

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 1997, Vol.11 (3), p.257-259
Main Authors: BURTON, B. J. L, KUMAR, V. G. R, BRADFORD, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Granular Cell Tumor - complications
Granular Cell Tumor - diagnosis
Granular Cell Tumor - therapy
Humans
Key Words: Granular Cell Tumour, Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome, Spinal Tumour
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - radiotherapy
Neurology
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome - complications
Spinal Cord Neoplasms - complications
Spinal Cord Neoplasms - diagnosis
Spinal Cord Neoplasms - therapy
Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
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Summary:A case of cervical spinal cord granular cell tumour in a patient with Rubenstein-Taybi syndrome is described. A granular cell tumour arising from the spinal cord itself has never been previously described. Complete excision of the tumour could not be achieved owing to its location. It subsequently recurred and was treated with radiotherapy. The patient made a complete recovery with no further recurrence after 2 years of follow-up.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/02688699746375