Cervical meningioma

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right upper limb paresthesias and weakness.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

MRI of cervical spine reveals an intradural extramedullary mass along the right side at the level of C1 and C2 vertebra compressing and displacing the cord. There were no features of myelomalacia.

Case Discussion

Findings suggest spinal meningioma. Cervical spine is the second common site for spinal meningiomas afetr thoracic spine.

Histopathology confirmed meningioma.

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