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Maciej Bryl1, Jan Fortuniak1, Karol Wiśniewski1
1Department of Neurosurgery and Neurooncology, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lodzi, Lodz, Lodzkie, Poland.
Summary
A rare inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in the cervical spine presented as neck pain. Surgical removal and pathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting this tumor
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Spinal cord pathology
Background:
- Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are rare neoplasms.
- Intradural extramedullary spinal tumors require accurate diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old woman presented with progressive neck pain radiating to the right scapula.
- Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an intradural extramedullary tumor at C3-T1 with a dural tail sign and homogeneous enhancement.
Findings:
- Surgical resection was performed for a suspected meningioma.
- Pathologic examination confirmed an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, characterized by fibrosis, inflammation, and infiltration of lymphocytes, plasmocytes, macrophages, and myofibroblasts.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering IMTs in the differential diagnosis of intradural extramedullary spinal tumors.
- Accurate pathological diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment and management of spinal neoplasms.
