Migration of an intraspinal schwannoma documented by intraoperative ultrasound: Case report

Authors
Friedman, JA Atkinson, JL Lane, JI
Citation
Ja. Friedman et al., Migration of an intraspinal schwannoma documented by intraoperative ultrasound: Case report, SURG NEUROL, 54(6), 2000, pp. 455-457
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
SURGICAL NEUROLOGY
ISSN journal
00903019 → ACNP
Volume
54
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
455 - 457
Database
ISI
SICI code
0090-3019(200012)54:6<455:MOAISD>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tumors of the cauda equina may shift with positioning on the operating tabl e. Accurate localization at surgery is important to facilitate appropriate laminectomy and durotomy. CASE DESCRIPTION We report a case of a 28-year-old man with a schwannoma of the cauda equina at L4 on preoperative MRI. Intraoperative ultrasound revealed that the tum or had migrated cephalad, and was now located at L3. CONCLUSION Intraoperative ultrasound is a valuable technique in localization of tumors of the cauda equina. (C) 2000 by Elsevier Science Inc.