Intradural extra-medullary spinal cord tumor after dorso-lumbar spine fixation following 12th dorsal vertebra burst fracture: A case report with literature review
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Intradural extramedullary spinal cord tumors are rare but can cause significant neurological symptoms. We present a case of a 23-year-old male who developed progressive bilateral leg pain and lower limb weakness 2 years after undergoing posterior spinal fixation for a T12 burst fracture. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed an intradural extramedullary tumor at the site of the previous surgery. The patient underwent surgical excision of the tumor, which was confirmed to be a Schwannoma. Postoperatively, the patient experienced significant improvement in both motor function and pain. This case underscores the importance of thorough follow-up care in patients with spinal trauma and fixation, as delayed secondary pathologies, such as spinal tumors, can occur.
Source: Radiology Case Reports
Institutions: University of Baghdad, University of Kufa
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $550
OpenAlex ID: W4405555555