Korean J Spine.  2014 Dec;11(4):252-254. 10.14245/kjs.2014.11.4.252.

Spinal Paraganglioma Adherent to the Cauda Equina

• Oh HS
• Kim TW
• Park KH

• KMID: 1738754
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2014.11.4.252

Abstract

Paragangliomas are rare among intradural spinal tumors. Most of them are benign, but aggressive behavior and local recurrence can occur. Cases of paraganglioma are, difficult to diagnose radiologically; hence, diagnosis is confirmed histopathologically. Radiologically, paragangliomas are similar to ependymomas, and, histopathologically, they are similar to neuroendocrine tumors. We evaluated the case of a 76-year-old woman with a spinal paraganglioma that was associated with back pain and radiating pain in both the lower extremities. She underwent an operation, and her symptoms were relieved. Here, we describe a rare case of paraganglioma that was adherent to the cauda equina.

Keyword

Paraganglioma; Cauda equina; Operation

MeSH Terms

Aged
Back Pain
Cauda Equina*
Diagnosis
Ependymoma
Female
Humans
Lower Extremity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paraganglioma*
Recurrence