Intramedullary spinal schwannoma: case report and review of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging features.
Intramedullary schwannomas are rare spinal cord tumours. Correct preoperative diagnosis is essential for proper surgical planning and complete resection. We present a case of cervical intramedullary schwannoma followed by discussion on its preoperative magnetic resonance imaging features and review of the literature.
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Department of Radiology, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. hot@ha.org.hk
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D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors