AI Article Synopsis
- Giant intradural extramedullary schwannomas of the cervical spine are rare tumors that can lead to significant spinal cord compression.
- Symptoms typically include progressive weakness and other dysfunctions related to spinal cord problems.
- The article presents clinical images of a 75-year-old man diagnosed with this type of schwannoma, along with a review of similar cases reported in medical literature.
Article Abstract
Giant intradural extramedullary schwannoma of the cervical spine usually causes severe spinal cord compression. This type of tumor has a low incidence. Patients present progressive loss of strength and other functions of the spinal cord. This article shows the clinical images of a 75-year-old male with the diagnosis of giant intradural extramedullary schwannoma and the cases reported in the literature.
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