Spinal Paraganglioma Adherent to the Cauda Equina.
10.14245/kjs.2014.11.4.252
- Author:
Han San OH
1
;
Tae Wan KIM
;
Kwan Ho PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, VHS Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. euro3399@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Paraganglioma;
Cauda equina;
Operation
- MeSH:
Aged;
Back Pain;
Cauda Equina*;
Diagnosis;
Ependymoma;
Female;
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Neuroendocrine Tumors;
Paraganglioma*;
Recurrence
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2014;11(4):252-254
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Paragangliomas are rare among intradural spinal tumors. Most of them are benign, but aggressive behavior and local recurrence can occur. Cases of paraganglioma are, difficult to diagnose radiologically; hence, diagnosis is confirmed histopathologically. Radiologically, paragangliomas are similar to ependymomas, and, histopathologically, they are similar to neuroendocrine tumors. We evaluated the case of a 76-year-old woman with a spinal paraganglioma that was associated with back pain and radiating pain in both the lower extremities. She underwent an operation, and her symptoms were relieved. Here, we describe a rare case of paraganglioma that was adherent to the cauda equina.
