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R E Hekster1, N Lambooy, E V van Hall

  • 1Department of Radiology, Leyenburg Hospital, Den Haag, The Netherlands.

Surgical Neurology
|April 1, 1994
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A woman with a cervical spinal leiomyoma experienced symptom recurrence. Treatment with Danazol (Danatrol) until menopause resolved symptoms and prevented tumor growth, allowing medication discontinuation.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Spinal leiomyomas are rare benign tumors, often presenting with symptoms related to spinal cord compression or instability.
  • Recurrence of leiomyomas, particularly in hormonally sensitive locations, can occur after surgical resection.

Observation:

  • A 43-year-old woman with a history of subtotal removal for cervical spinal leiomyoma experienced recurrent symptoms and demonstrated tumor regrowth.
  • Cyclic symptoms suggested a hormonal influence on the leiomyoma's behavior.

Findings:

  • The patient was treated with Danazol (Danatrol), a synthetic anti-gonadotropic hormone, to manage recurrent cervical spinal leiomyoma.
  • Continuous treatment with Danazol until menopause effectively controlled symptom recurrence and tumor growth.

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Implications:

  • Hormonal therapy, such as Danazol, may be a viable treatment option for managing recurrent spinal leiomyomas, especially in premenopausal women.
  • Menopause appears to halt the progression of residual cervical spinal leiomyoma, suggesting a role for estrogen and progesterone in tumor growth.