Acute Neurologic Deterioration in Mobile Spinal Schwannoma


SARIKAYA C., VAROL E., ÇAKICI Y. E., NADERİ S.

World Neurosurgery, cilt.146, ss.270-273, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 146
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.10.142
  • Dergi Adı: World Neurosurgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Index Islamicus, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.270-273
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Cauda equina, Neurologic deterioration, Spinal schwannoma
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Spinal schwannomas are commonly presented with minor symptoms, including radicular pain, sensory deficits, and minor neurologic deficit. Acute neurologic deterioration is uncommon. Case Description: In this study, a case of cauda equina schwannoma presented with acute neurologic deficit after movement of spinal schwannoma is presented. Conclusions: It is noted that movement of spinal schwannoma and resultant acute neurologic deterioration should be considered during the follow-up.