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Concurrent intradural and extradural meningiomas of the cervical spine
S M Weil1, R J Gewirtz, J M Tew
1University of Cincinnati, Department of Neurosurgery, Ohio.
Abstract:
A case of an extradural spinal meningioma presenting with a separate intradural meningioma at the same cord level is reported. Review of the English literature on spinal epidural meningiomas reveals a high incidence of concurrent intradural tumors in patients with epidural meningiomas. This leads to the conclusion that the intradural space should be evaluated carefully when an epidural meningioma is encountered.
Insights
A rare case of spinal meningioma with both extradural and intradural components at the same level is presented. Careful evaluation of the intradural space is crucial when diagnosing spinal epidural meningiomas due to high concurrent tumor incidence.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Oncology
- Neuropathology
Background:
- Spinal meningiomas are tumors arising from the meninges surrounding the spinal cord.
- Extradural spinal meningiomas are less common than intradural ones.
- Concurrent intradural and extradural tumors present diagnostic and surgical challenges.