Ten-Segment Intramedullary Ependymoma and Whole Spinal Syringomyelia.

Shen, Chao; Li, Tianwen; Qi, Zengxin; Zhong, Junjie; Shi, Zhifeng; Yang, Bojie · World Neurosurg · 2020

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Ten-segment intramedullary tumors are rare lesions in adults. In this report, we describe the case of a 30-year-old woman who presented with a 2-year history of right lower limb numbness. Spinal magnetic resonance imaging showed an expansive 10-segment intramedullary lesion and syringomyelia. The final pathologic tests confirmed World Health Organization grade II ependymoma. She received a successful gross total tumorectomy with no obvious surgical-related complications. The postoperative recovery is far beyond our expectations.

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