J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2005 Jan;37(1):73-75.

Purely Extradural Spinal Meningioma of the Cervical Spine

• Choi JW
• Park IS
• Yoon SH
• Park JO

Abstract

Spinal meningiomas located purely in the extradural space are rare, and they may easily be confused with malignant neoplasm. We report an unusual case of a purely extradural spinal meningioma mimcking metestatic neoplasm. A 38-year-old woman had neck pain and left side weakness. MRI scan revealed extradural spinal mass. Preoperative and intraoperative diagnosis was metastatic carcinoma, but permanent diagnosis was extradural meningioma.

Keyword

Extradural meningioma; Metastatic neoplasm

MeSH Terms

Adult
Diagnosis
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Meningioma*
Neck Pain
Spine*