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[Intramedullary neurinoma. Case report].

H J Meisel1, S Patt, M Brock

  • 1Neurochirurgische Klinik, Freien Universität Berlin.

Zentralblatt Fur Neurochirurgie
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This report details a rare thoracic spine neurinoma in a 36-year-old patient, diagnosed via MRI. Surgical tumor removal led to a near-complete recovery, highlighting effective treatment for this uncommon condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Intramedullary neurinomas of the thoracic spine are exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.
  • Recklinghausen's disease is typically associated with neurinomas, but this case presents without it.

Observation:

  • A 36-year-old patient presented with an intramedullary thoracic spine tumor.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the tumor as a neurinoma.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first reported instance of an intramedullary thoracic spine neurinoma in German literature.
  • Surgical tumor excision was performed as the primary treatment modality.
  • The patient experienced a significant recovery with minimal post-operative symptoms.

Implications:

  • This case contributes to the sparse literature on intramedullary thoracic spine neurinomas.
  • It underscores the efficacy of surgical intervention for these rare tumors.
  • Highlights the importance of advanced imaging like MRI in diagnosing spinal cord neoplasms.

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