Using the appropriate surgical methodis essential in patients with spinal tumor in order to avoid additional neurological deficits and achieve cure.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Giant cervical intradural extramedullary schwannoma with severe spinal cord compression is a rare entity.Tumor spread and size are very important for surgical approach.
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Key Findings & Data:In this case, we report a 55-years-old malepatient with a giant intradural-extramedullary cervical schwannoma extending between C5 and T1 and causingspinal cord compression that underwent total resection with laminoplasty at C5-6-7 levels.
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Conclusion & Impact:Using the appropriate surgical methodis essential in patients with spinal tumor in order to avoid additional neurological deficits and achieve cure.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Giant cervical intradural extramedullary schwannoma with severe spinal cord compression is a rare entity.Tumor spread and size are very important for surgical approach. In this case, we report a 55-years-old malepatient with a giant intradural-extramedullary cervical schwannoma extending between C5 and T1 and causingspinal cord compression that underwent total resection with laminoplasty at C5-6-7 levels. The patientdeveloped no additional deficit. To preserve the cervical lordosis, the patient used a cervical collar for threemonths. There has been no recurrence during two years of follow-up. Using the appropriate surgical methodis essential in patients with spinal tumor in order to avoid additional neurological deficits and achieve cure.
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