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Intraoperative Ultrasound in Spinal Surgery
Published on: August 17, 2022
Ten-Segment Intramedullary Ependymoma and Whole Spinal Syringomyelia
Chao Shen1, Tianwen Li2, Zengxin Qi1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Fudan University Huashan Hospital, Shanghai, China.
Background:
Ten-segment intramedullary tumors are rare lesions in adults.
Case Description:
In this report, we describe the case of a 30-year-old woman who presented with a 2-year history of right lower limb numbness. Spinal magnetic resonance imaging showed an expansive 10-segment intramedullary lesion and syringomyelia. The final pathologic tests confirmed World Health Organization grade II ependymoma. She received a successful gross total tumorectomy with no obvious surgical-related complications.
Conclusions:
The postoperative recovery is far beyond our expectations.
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