Cervical meningioma masquerading as schwannoma: Two cases and a review of the literature

Michelle J. Clarke; W. E. Krauss

Cervical meningioma masquerading as schwannoma: Two cases and a review of the literature

Michelle J. Clarke, W. E. Krauss

Neurosurgery

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Abstract

Two patients presenting with intradural, extramedullary, transforaminal "dumbbell-shaped" tumors are discussed. While imaging studies were strongly suggestive of schwannoma, both patients were diagnosed with meningioma. Presentation, imaging studies, operative intervention and pathology are described. Due to the difficulty in achieving complete resection, and the propensity for recurrence, long-term follow-up is recommended.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	41-44
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of neurosurgical sciences
Volume	50
Issue number	2
State	Published - Jun 2006

Keywords

Meningioma
Nerve root tumor
Schwannoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Clinical Neurology

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