A Case of Spinal Intramedullary Oligodendroglioma: Case Report.
- Author:
Dong Wook SON
1
;
Chang Hwa CHOI
;
Sang Weon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. chwachoi@hyowon.pusan.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spinal cord tumor;
Intramedullary oligodendroglioma
- MeSH:
Adult;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Female;
Humans;
Laminectomy;
Oligodendroglioma*;
Spinal Cord Neoplasms
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2002;32(5):474-476
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary intramedullary oligodendroglioma is very rare, accounting for only about 1% of all intramedullary spinal cord tumor. We present a case of intramedullary oligodendroglioma in a 30-year-old women. Magnetic resonance image showed an intramedullary mass in the T11-L1 region. Decompressive laminectomy and partial mass removal was performed, however, neurologic state became worse. The histological examination revealed oligodendroglioma. The intramedullary oligodendroglioma, although it is a rare entity, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of spinal cord tumors.
