Spinal neurofibroma masquerading as a herniated disc. A case report
SQUMJ-Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2012; 12 (4): 522-525
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ABSTRACT
We present the only case in English medical literature of a spinal neurofibroma misdiagnosed as a herniated disc using magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]. This case presented with typical symptoms and radiological findings of a herniated disc. Intraoperatively, an abnormality was noted at the S1 nerve root sleeve. Further exploration revealed a spinal neurofibroma which was completely resected, resulting in an improvement in the patient's symptoms. Currently, there is heavy reliance on MRI as a highly sensitive and specific tool used in the diagnosis of herniated lumbar discs. Although there have been occasional reports of misdiagnoses using MRI, there are no reported cases of a spinal neurofibroma being misdiagnosed as a herniated lumbar disc. Despite great advances in radiological diagnostic imaging, surgical surprises do still occur. Ultimately, instinct is still essential in intraoperative surgical decisions
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Medula Espinal
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Erros de Diagnóstico
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Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral
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Neurilemoma
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2012
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