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Modified cervical laminoplasty in occipital-cervical junction meningiomas: case report and technical note

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This article presents a case study of a 64-year-old female patient diagnosed with a meningioma located at the occipital-cervical junction (OCJ). The patient presented with neck pain and radiating pain in the left upper and lower limbs, and was diagnosed with meningioma through imaging studies. We utilized a modified minimally invasive surgical technique to successfully remove the tumor, along with performing a modified cervical laminoplasty (MCL). Postoperatively, the patient's neurological function improved, and there was no tumor recurrence during a 4-years follow-up. In this case, a modified minimally invasive surgical technique was employed, which differs from the traditional surgical approach for skull-base meningioma in several aspects. This technique may improve the postoperative quality of life for the patient and provide valuable reference for similar cases.

Source: Current Problems in Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2024.101606

Authors: Nanjian Xu, Yongjie Gu, Xudong Hu, Guanyi Liu, Weihu Ma

Institution: Ningbo No.6 Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Meningioma and schwannoma management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,770