title: Paraganglioma of the cauda equina.
abstract: A case of paraganglioma of the cauda equina is presented. Usually reported to be benign with good prognosis, the present patient had a somewhat different course. The behaviour of the tumour was unusual, with rapid recurrence seen within first month of surgery. The need for total surgical excision and role of adjuvant radiotherapy is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Medical College, Baroda.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Batra
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Trivedi
mesh_terms: D002420:Cauda Equina; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000628:therapy; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy