A rare presentation of spinal schwannoma causing conus medullaris syndrome: a case series on surgical outcome

• Main Authors: Mor Japar Khan, Ed Simor Khan, Ang Poh Thean, Charles, Zakaria@Mohamad, Zamzuri, Awang, Mohamed Saufi, Karupiah, Rajandra Kumar, Awang, Mohd Shukrimi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2020
• Subjects: RD701 Orthopedics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/81717/1/25.-3764-10.13107jocr.2020.v10i02.1718-101-105.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/81717/; http://www.jocr.co.in/wp/2020/03/10/jocr-2020-v10i02-1718-fulltext/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: Spinal schwannoma can occur anywhere along the spinal cord but is predominantly seen in the cervical and thoracic region.It composes mainly of well-differentiated schwann cell and is benign in nature. It is typically seen in the peripheral nerves and is commonly associated with neurofi...