Spinal extradural angiolipoma

Authors
Al-Anazi, A Ammar, A Shannon, P Al-Mulhim, F
Citation
A. Al-anazi et al., Spinal extradural angiolipoma, BR J NEUROS, 14(5), 2000, pp. 471-472
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
02688697 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
471 - 472
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-8697(200010)14:5<471:SEA>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
We report a case of spinal angiolipoma, causing paraplegia in a 38-year-old pregnant female. The tumour was excised and the patient made remarkable re covery. The role of pregnancy and its associated hormonal profiles on tumou r growth is discussed.