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- Spinal schwannomas make up around 25% of primary tumors in the adult intradural spinal cord, and most cases have a positive prognosis with complete removal being curative.
- Recurrence can occur several years after subtotal removal, even after multiple surgeries for the same condition.
- The case discussed highlights a recurrent spinal schwannoma, exploring reasons for recurrence and challenges faced during reoperation.
Article Abstract
Spinal schwannomas account for about 25% of primary intradural spinal cord tumors in adult. The prognosis for spinal schwannomas is excellent in most cases. Complete resection is curative. However following subtotal removal, recurrence develops after several years. We describe a case of recurrent spinal schwannoma who had been operated twice before for same disease. The possible cause of recurrence and difficulties in reoperation are discussed.
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