Clinical improvement after surgical treatment posterior approaches of cervical schwannoma C5-6 anterior with radiculopathy bilateral: A case report

Abstract

Schwannoma is a benign, encapsulated, benign tumor that grows slowly from neural fairy cells in the nerve sheath. Extracranial schwannoma is a rare case. These tumors can cause neurological deficits because of their intradural location and suppress the spinal cord so it needs to be decompressed to prevent permanent nerve damage. We reported one case of cervical schwannoma with a neurologic deficit in the form of a numbness in four of limbs since 6 month before admission, we finally performed a laminectomy – posterior durotomy and tumor excision with posterior approach without intraoperative monitoring. The result is a return of neurological function in the patient no complain about pain and patient satisfy with the result.