Exophytic intramedullary meningioma of the cervical spinal cord.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2008
Abstract
Intramedullary spinal cord neoplasms are relatively uncommon. The most common intramedullary tumors are astrocytomas and ependymomas. Meningiomas can occur as an intradural tumor; however, they are typically in the extramedullary compartment. A 42-year-old male presented with progressive sensory loss in the upper extremities and lower extremity weakness. Pre-operative imaging suggested an intramedullary cervical lesion. To treat the progressive neurological abnormality, surgical resection was planned. At surgery, it was noted that the tumor originated in the cervical spinal cord and extended into the extramedullary region. Histology confirmed the lesion to be a meningioma. This meningioma variant has not previously been described. Spinal meningiomas may occur in locations other than intradural, extramedullary locations, and should be included in the differential diagnosis of intramedullary lesions. Intramedullary meningiomas can be successfully treated with surgery.
Volume
15
Issue
10
First Page
1176
Last Page
1179
ISSN
0967-5868
Published In/Presented At
Sahni, D., Harrop, J. S., Kalfas, I. H., Vaccaro, A. R., & Weingarten, D. (2008). Exophytic intramedullary meningioma of the cervical spinal cord. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, 15(10), 1176–1179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2007.08.025
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
18710810
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article