Spinal Extradural Meningioma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
10.3348/jksr.2018.79.1.11
- Author:
Wonju HONG
1
;
Eun Soo KIM
;
Yul LEE
;
Kwanseop LEE
;
Sung Hye KOH
;
Hwayoung SONG
;
Mi Jung KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea. silwater007@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2018;79(1):11-17
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Spinal meningiomas account for 12% of all the meningiomas and are usually located in the intradural extramedullary space. In some cases, they are associated with some extradural extensions. However, purely extradural spinal meningiomas are rare. Additionally, it is difficult to make an accurate preoperative diagnosis. We report a case of pathologically confirmed atypical meningioma, presented as a posterior epidural mass on the thoracic spine. We review the case, clinical symptoms, radiologic findings and the histologic features.
