Abstract
IntroductionExtradural schwannoma arising from high cervical spinal root is a rare entity in children. We report a case of extradural cervical schwannoma in a 14-year-old boy.Case presentationOur patient is a 14-year-old Madhesi boy presenting with swelling in the posterior triangle of his neck. The radiological features suggested solitary extradural cervical schwannoma which was confirmed later by histopathological findings. There were no postoperative neurological complications in our patient.ConclusionExtradural spinal schwannoma is a benign tumor. Gross total resection with good clinical outcome can be achieved with minimal risks.
Highlights
Extradural schwannoma arising from high cervical spinal root is a rare entity in children
Spinal schwannoma is relatively rare in the pediatric population [2,3,4,5]
There are no case reports of solitary extradural cervical spinal schwannomas in the pediatric population reported in the literature
Summary
Extradural schwannoma arising from high cervical spinal root is a rare entity in children. Introduction The incidence rate of spinal tumors is 1.1 per 100,000 population [1]. Spinal schwannoma is relatively rare in the pediatric population [2,3,4,5]. Case reports represent a study design to advance medical scientific knowledge especially of rare diseases. A solitary extradural cervical schwannoma is a very rare entity.
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