Intradural Extramedullary Vascular Schwannoma at Upper Dorsal Level—A Case Report

Authors

  • Md. Mohsin Ali Farazi Shahid Sk. Abu Naser Specialized Hospital, Khulna
  • Sukumar Saha Shahid Sk. Abu Naser Specialized Hospital, Khulna
  • Anirudho Sarder Khulna Medical College Hospital
  • Rabiul Iqbal Khulna Medical College Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v22i2.12445

Abstract

A young male patient of 24 years was presented with the complaints of upper back pain, hyposthesia and unable to walk. MRI of upper dorsal region reveals intradural extramedullary mass lesion extending from D1 to D4 with moderate enhancement of gadolinium. Hence an extensive laminectomy and total removal of the mass. Peroperative impression and histopathological findings confirm vascular schwannoma. After operation dramatic improvement of signs and symptoms, patient can walk with minimum support during discharge from hospital.

Medicine Today 2010 Volume 22 Number 02 Page 103-105

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v22i2.12445

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Published

2012-10-31

How to Cite

Farazi, M. M. A., Saha, S., Sarder, A., & Iqbal, R. (2012). Intradural Extramedullary Vascular Schwannoma at Upper Dorsal Level—A Case Report. Medicine Today, 22(2), 103–105. https://doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v22i2.12445

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Case Reports