Pediatric non‐Hodgkin lymphoma as a rare cause of spinal cord injury: When lymphoma hides in the canal

Key Clinical Message Spinal cord compression from non‐Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) should be considered as a potential diagnosis in cases of acute signs of myelopathy in pediatric patients. Spinal cord compression in pediatric non‐Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a rare presentation with potential diagnostic challenges. We report on two pediatric patients with NHL who exhibited myelopathy signs as initial presentation. Considering NHL as a differential diagnosis in pediatric patients presenting with spinal cord compression is crucial for optimizing the outcome of these patients. Pre‐operative scan reveals epidural tissue from D7 to D11, which compresses and dislocates the dural sac. Post‐ operative scan shows surgical removal of the neoplastic intacanal component, with complete resolution of the mass effect.