Spinal paraganglioma: A case report

Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4

Abstract

Paraganglioma is a neuroectodermal tumour which originates from the chromaffin cells. Paraganglioma of spinal cord is uncommo n lesion and usually presents as intradural tumour within cauda equina. We present a case of 42 year old female having spinal parag anglioma which developed in lumbar segment of spinal cord. The patient complained the pain in lower back and both legs with sensory deficit in left lower limb. Preoperative MRI showed a intradural mass. Patient operated with laminectomy and durotomy with c omplete excision of mass. Histopathology and Immunohistochemistry study showed the Zellaballen pattern and positive markers f or Viamentin, Synaptophysin, Chromogranin A and Neurone specific enolase. Paraganglioma is a rare tumor with recurrence potentia l s o total precision excision is the best option to achieve cure and to reduce the chance of recurrence.

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Vidyadhar Telang, Praveen Kumar Sinha

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  • EP ID EP89886
  • DOI 10.5455/ijm sph. 2014. 2 5 012014 3
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Vidyadhar Telang, Praveen Kumar Sinha (2014). Spinal paraganglioma: A case report. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 3(4), 519-521. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-89886