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Small L4 ventral root schwannoma with acute onset of radicular pain: A case report.
- Source :
- Surgical Neurology International; 6/22/2021, Vol. 12, p1-3, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: Patients with cauda equina schwannomas usually present with slowly progressive radiculopathy. Herein, we describe a 34-year-old male who presented with acute radiculopathy attributed to a small L4 ventral root schwannoma. Case Description: A 34-year-old male suddenly developed left leg pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (with/without contrast) revealed a small intradural mass lesion involving the L4 nerve root that was enhanced with contrast (size: 9 × 12 × 12 mm). The computed tomography myelogram revealed that the tumor had originated from the L4 ventral root and compressed the dorsal root in the lateral recess. Following a decompressive laminectomy for tumor removal, the patient's radicular pain improved. The histological diagnosis was consistent with a schwannoma. Conclusion: Small cauda equina schwannomas involving ventral nerve roots can cause acute radiculopathy readily relieved with decompressive laminectomies for tumor excision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22295097
- Volume :
- 12
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Surgical Neurology International
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151053475
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.25259/SNI_438_2021