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Synchronous Development of Spinal Cord Tumor: Meningioma and Schwannoma - A Case Report -

  • Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
  • Abbr : J Kor Spine Sur
  • 2011, 18(4), pp.263-267
  • Publisher : Korean Society Of Spine Surgery
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Orthopedic Surgery

Hak Jin Min 1 김진수 1 석주필 1

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ABSTRACT

Study Design: A case report. Objectives: To report a case of thoracic spinal meningioma and lumbar spinal schwannoma found in one patient. Summary of Literature Review: patients with different types of spinal cord tumor, specifically meningioma and schwannoma, are rare in medical literature. Materials and Methods: A 66 year-old female presented with complaints of walking difficulty. She had masses on the thoracic and lumbar spine and underwent open excision and biopsy. Results: Three months after operation, the patient could walk independently and no recurrence was found at 1-year follow up. Conclusions: Thoracic spinal meningioma and lumbar spinal schwannoma occurring in one individual were treated successfully by operative management.

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