Intramedullary Spinal Schwannoma: Case Report and Review of Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features

Intramedullary schwannomas are rare spinal cord tumours. Correct preoperative diagnosis is essential for proper surgical planning and complete resection. We present a case of cervical intramedullary schwannoma followed by discussion on its preoperative magnetic resonance imaging features and review...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Asian journal of surgery 2006-10, Vol.29 (4), p.306-308
Hauptverfasser:	Ho, T., Tai, K.S., Leong, L.L.Y., Fan, Y.W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cervical Vertebrae Follow-Up Studies Humans intramedullary schwannoma Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Neurilemmoma - diagnosis Neurilemmoma - pathology Neurilemmoma - surgery Spinal Cord - pathology Spinal Cord Neoplasms - diagnosis Spinal Cord Neoplasms - pathology Spinal Cord Neoplasms - surgery spinal cord tumour Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:	Intramedullary schwannomas are rare spinal cord tumours. Correct preoperative diagnosis is essential for proper surgical planning and complete resection. We present a case of cervical intramedullary schwannoma followed by discussion on its preoperative magnetic resonance imaging features and review of the literature.
ISSN:	1015-9584
DOI:	10.1016/S1015-9584(09)60108-1