Cystic spinal schwannomatosis in absence of neurofibromatosis, a rare condition
Journal Title: Gujarat Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 72, Issue 2
Abstract
Schwannoma is a benign tumor arising from a schwann cell involving mainly intradural extramedullary region and schwannomatosis is one of the rare tumor syndrome having multiple schwannomas in absence of features of Neurofibromatosis 1 and Neurofibromatosis 2. Cystic changes in schwannomas are well documented but multiple cystic schwannomas in absence of Neurofibromatosis 1 and Neurofibromatosis 2 is a rare condition. We report a 26 year old male who presented progressive pain in right lower limb and weakness in right more than left lower limb for 2 years. The diagnosis of schwanomatosis was confirmed by family history, along with magnetic resonance imaging findings. Staged surgery was done for relief of symptoms and pathological confirmation of diagnosis.We present a case of multiple cystic spinal schwannomas with schwannomatosis and describing radiological and intraoperative findings of the disease.
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Tushar Soni, Sandip Kala
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