Meningioma of the conus medullaris mimicking neurofibroma--possibly radiation induced.
Title | Meningioma of the conus medullaris mimicking neurofibroma--possibly radiation induced. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Oikonomou, A., Birbilis T., Daskalogiannakis G., & Prassopoulos P. |
Journal | Spine J |
Volume | 11 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | e11-5 |
Date Published | 2011 Feb |
ISSN | 1878-1632 |
Keywords | Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Male, Meningioma, Middle Aged, Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced, Neurofibroma, Spinal Cord Neoplasms, Treatment Outcome |
Abstract | BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Radiation-induced meningiomas (RIMs) of the brain are the most common RIMs. However, there has been no report in the literature of an RIM of the spine. Conus medullaris is a favorite site for ependymomas, whereas it is an extremely rare location for meningiomas. Dumbbell-shaped configuration is typical for nerve sheath tumors; however, it is very rarely seen in meningiomas. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.spinee.2010.12.003 |
Alternate Journal | Spine J |
PubMed ID | 21193353 |