Introduction: Schwannoma, a benign nerve sheath tumor originating from Schwann cells, can migrate within the spine due to various factors, impacting surgical planning. Unforeseen movement complicates treatment, and it is considered a very rare tumor.
Case Presentation: A 24-year-old woman complained of persistent back pain and was examined at a neurosurgery clinic.
Astroblastoma is a rare and distinct type of aggressive glial tumor for which there is much confusion regarding the diagnostic criteria. We present a case of astroblastoma and review all relevant literature, aiming to discuss astroblastoma from the clinical, pathological, management, and prognostic points of view in an attempt to discover more of its secrets and to introduce a standard approach to its diagnosis and management.
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September 2013