AI Article Synopsis
- Spinal meningiomas are usually found within the dura but can occasionally extend outside, with purely extradural spinal meningiomas (EDSMs) being very rare and potentially confusing to diagnose before surgery.
- There have only been seven documented cases of pure EDSM, highlighting their uniqueness in clinical practice.
- This paper details two specific cases of EDSM in the cervical spine, sharing their clinical details, imaging results, surgical approaches, and follow-up information, while also reviewing existing literature on the topic.
Article Abstract
Spinal meningiomas are mostly intradural in location although at times these are associated with some extradural extensions. Purely extradural spinal meningiomas (EDSMs) are however, extremely rare and when present, may cause diagnostic dilemma preoperatively. Only seven cases of pure EDSM have been reported till date. In this paper, we describe two cases of EDSM affecting the cervical spine and present their clinical profiles, radiological findings, operative management, and follow-up data, along with a review of the literature.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4790153 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-8237.176630 | DOI Listing |
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