Intradural schwannoma complicated by lumbar disc herniation at the same level: A case report and review of the literature

  • Authors:
    • Seung‑Wook Baek
    • Cheol Kim
    • Han Chang
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  • Published online on: May 26, 2014     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.2181
  • Pages: 936-938
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Abstract

Intradural tumours of the spine are usually benign and have a good prognosis, if they are diagnosed and removed early. Lumbar disc herniation is a common cause of chronic, acute, or recurrent lumbar radiculopathy. However, to date, there have been no reports of progressive neurological deficiencies due to the co‑existence of two significant pathologies contributing to intradural and extra­dural compression. The current study reports the rare case of a patient with simultaneous extradural and intradural compression of the nerve root due to co‑existent intervertebral disc herniation and an intradural schwannoma at the same level. A 71‑year‑old female suffering from lower back pain and radiating pain of the right lower extremities was admitted to Busan Korea Hospital (Busan, Korea). Magnetic resonance imaging revealed lumbar disc herniation at L4‑5 and a mass occupying the intradural space at the same level of the compressed dural sac. Using the posterior approach, surgical excision of the two pathologies was performed. Pathological diagnosis confirmed schwannoma and the symptoms markedly improved.
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Baek SW, Kim C and Chang H: Intradural schwannoma complicated by lumbar disc herniation at the same level: A case report and review of the literature. Oncol Lett 8: 936-938, 2014.
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Baek, S., Kim, C., & Chang, H. (2014). Intradural schwannoma complicated by lumbar disc herniation at the same level: A case report and review of the literature. Oncology Letters, 8, 936-938. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.2181
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Baek, S., Kim, C., Chang, H."Intradural schwannoma complicated by lumbar disc herniation at the same level: A case report and review of the literature". Oncology Letters 8.2 (2014): 936-938.
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Baek, S., Kim, C., Chang, H."Intradural schwannoma complicated by lumbar disc herniation at the same level: A case report and review of the literature". Oncology Letters 8, no. 2 (2014): 936-938. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.2181