Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Mimicking Schwannoma of Lumbar Spine.
10.14245/kjs.2016.13.2.71
- Author:
Seung Kook KIM
1
;
Sun Ho LEE
;
Eun Sang KIM
;
Whan EOH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. w.eoh@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma;
Extramedullary spinal cord compression;
Schwannoma
- MeSH:
Adult;
B-Lymphocytes*;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Hypesthesia;
Leg;
Lymphoma, B-Cell*;
Meningioma;
Neurilemmoma*;
Paraparesis;
Spinal Cord Compression;
Spinal Nerve Roots;
Spine*
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2016;13(2):71-73
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A rare case of solitary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma arising from the lumbar spinal nerve root is reported. A 37-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of progressive numbness and paraparesis in both legs. The initial diagnosis was benign primary intradural extramedullary tumor including schwannoma and meningioma. Histopathological examination revealed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. While a well-defined T1 isointense mass is common in primary spinal schwannoma, the present case was atypical and had a yellowish neural component. The pathogenesis and radiological findings of spinal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma are discussed and related literature is reviewed.
