Pediatric intramedullary schwannoma without neurofibromatosis.
Neurol India
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2007 Jan-Mar; 55(1): 54-6
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ABSTRACT
Pediatric intramedullary schwannoma without neurofibromatosis is extremely rare with only five cases reported so far. We present this rare finding in an 8-year-old boy who presented with a sudden onset of weakness in all limbs. An intraoperative diagnosis of schwannoma enabled us to carry out a total excision of the tumor, which resulted in near complete recovery at 18 months follow-up. Although rare, this diagnosis should be considered when a child presents with a solitary intramedullary tumor, since its total resection can be achieved improving surgical outcome.
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Medula Espinal
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Criança
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Neurofibromatoses
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Nervos Cranianos
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Neoplasias do Tronco Encefálico
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Laminectomia
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Neurilemoma
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Inglês
Revista:
Neurol India
Ano de publicação:
2007
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