Cervicothoracic Extradural Ganglionneuroblastoma Invaded from Mediastinum.
- Author:
Won Ho PARK
1
;
Geun Seong SONG
;
Chang Hwa CHOI
;
Byoung Jo JANG
;
Young Woo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Ganglionneuroblastoma;
Extradural mass;
Mediastinum
- MeSH:
Central Nervous System;
Humans;
Lower Extremity;
Mediastinum*;
Myelography;
Spine;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
X-Ray Film
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1990;19(5):730-734
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ganglionneuroblastoma is a rare neoplasm involving central nervous system. We have recently experienced a case of cervicothoracic extradural ganglionneuroblastoma invaded from upper posterior mediastinum. The patient presented with a progressive weakness of both lower extremities and had difficulty in voiding. The plain X-ray films, thoracic spine CT scan and myelography disclosed an extradural mass from C6 to T4 level. This extradural mass was communicated with upper posterior mediastinum. The mass was surgically removed and then the patient showed good recovery postoperatively.
