A huge extradural ganglioneuroma of the lumbar spine

Publication date: August 2014 Source:Formosan Journal of Surgery, Volume 47, Issue 4 Author(s): Feng-Ji Tsai , Keng-Liang Kuo , Rong-Dar Tzou , Yu-Hsin Cheng , Shiuh-Lin Hwang , Ann-Shung Lieu Ganglioneuromas are benign tumors that arise from the ganglion cells of the sympathetic nervous system. They are most commonly localized in the posterior mediastinum, followed by the retroperitoneum, cervical region, and adrenal gland. We encountered a rare paraspinal neurogenic tumor with extension into the spinal extradural space that presented with a dumbbell shape and bony indentation. The clinical features, radiographic analysis, and surgical approach are briefly discussed.
Source: Formosan Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research