Mixed chemodectoma-ganglioneuroma of the conus medullaris region

Report of a 33-year-old man with a year-long history of low-back pain radiating into the left leg. Neurologic examination upon admission to the hospital revealed a spinal compression syndrome at the level L5. Laminectomy at L 4/5 revealed an encapsulated intradural tumor measuring 4 X 2.5 X 2.5 cm....

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Published in:Acta neuropathologica 1982-01, Vol.57 (4), p.275-281
Main Authors: Schmitt, H P, Wurster, K, Bauer, M, Parsch, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Ganglioneuroma - complications
Ganglioneuroma - ultrastructure
Humans
Male
Microscopy, Electron
Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - complications
Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - ultrastructure
Spinal Cord Compression - etiology
Spinal Cord Neoplasms - complications
Spinal Cord Neoplasms - ultrastructure
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Summary:Report of a 33-year-old man with a year-long history of low-back pain radiating into the left leg. Neurologic examination upon admission to the hospital revealed a spinal compression syndrome at the level L5. Laminectomy at L 4/5 revealed an encapsulated intradural tumor measuring 4 X 2.5 X 2.5 cm. The tumor was attached to the dorsal root L 4 and extended downward to the conus region. Light and electron microscopy revealed features mostly consistent with a mixed chemodectoma and ganglioneuroma.
ISSN:0001-6322
1432-0533
DOI:10.1007/bf00692183