Nodular fasciitis: an unusual cause of extradural spinal cord compression.
A case of nodular fasciitis causing extradural spinal cord compression with a successful outcome following removal is reported. Such a tumor within the spinal cord has never been reported. The pathogenesis of a nodular fasciitis in this situation and its differential diagnosis is discussed.
D005205:Fascia / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology*