Hemorrhagic spinal melanotic schwannoma presenting as acute chest pain: A case report and literature review.

Background: Melanotic schwannoma (MS) is a rare variant of peripheral nerve sheath tumor. MS commonly arises along the spinal nerve sheath. Patients most often experience pain along the dermatome of the affected nerve root.

Intramedullary leiomyolipoma of the thoracic spine. Case report.

The authors report a rare case of spinal intramedullary leiomyolipoma. The histological characteristics and location of the neoplasm are unique, and the presentation, surgical management, and pathological characteristics of the lesion are discussed.