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Spinal Epidural Inflammatory Pseudotumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Authors :
Bhujabal SN
Chandra Nath P
Behera R
Swarnakar PK
Dhir MK
Mishra S
Source :
World neurosurgery [World Neurosurg] 2018 Sep; Vol. 117, pp. 225-228. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jun 19.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Background: Inflammatory pseudotumor is a histologically proven benign tumor-like lesion of unknown etiopathogenesis. It is less commonly found in central nervous system, and least commonly in the spinal canal. Spinal epidural inflammatory pseudotumor is a rarely reported entity.<br />Case Description: We report a patient who presented with paraplegia, in whom a spinal epidural mass was diagnosed as an inflammatory pseudotumor after surgical excision followed by histopathology.<br />Conclusions: It was a radiologic dilemma; thus, complete excision was required for diagnosis and a better outcome.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1878-8769
Volume :
117
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
World neurosurgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29933091
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.079