Peripheral Neuroepithelioma Arising from the Cauda Equina: Case Report.
- Author:
Yong Bong AHN
;
Jong Soo LEE
;
Seung Jae LEE
;
Hyo Il PARK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Intraspinal;
Peripheral;
Neuroepithelioma;
Cauda equina
- MeSH:
Cauda Equina*;
Drug Therapy;
Female;
Humans;
Leg;
Low Back Pain;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral*;
Radiotherapy;
Spine;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1991;20(10-11):943-947
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
An unusual case of intraspinal peripheral neuroepithelioma arising from the cauda equina is reported. The patient, a 21-year old female, suffered from low back pain with radiation to the posterior aspect of both legs. Myelographic, computed tomographic scan and magnetic resonance imaging studies of lumbosacral spine showed the intradural extramedullary mass lesion on the L3-S1 level which was excised surgically, but recurred rapidly. It could be diagnosed by the histopathologic findings. The postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy were administered. We report this rare case with review of the literatures.
