Chemodectoma of the cauda equina.
Rev Rhum Engl Ed
; 64(5): 345-7, 1997 May.
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| ID: mdl-9190010
ABSTRACT
We report a new case of chemodectoma of the cauda equina, in a 52-year-old male who presented with low back pain and sciatica, then rapidly developed cauda equina syndrome. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a tumor at the L2-L3 level. Complete excision was performed and the tumor was found to be a chemodectoma. Chemodectomas are rare neural crest tumors that are usually located at the neck. About 70 cases involving the cauda equina have been reported. Most are benign, although local recurrences occur in 4% of cases. A case with a cerebellar metastasis has been reported. Long-term follow-up should be provided.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias del Sistema Nervioso Periférico
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Cauda Equina
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Paraganglioma Extraadrenal
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Rhum Engl Ed
Asunto de la revista:
REUMATOLOGIA
Año:
1997
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia