Spinal meningioma

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Neck stiffness and pain, left upper limb pain for 4 months.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years old
Gender: Male

Cervical spine

mri

Intradural extramedullary well-defined mass lesion at the level of C4-C7 compressing the spinal cord anteriorly and to the right side. Postcontrast avid enhancement with dural tail sign is evident.

Compressive myelopathic changes are evident.

Case Discussion

The features are compatible with spinal meningioma

 

This case is contributed by Dr. Naqibullah Foladi and Dr. Najibullah Rasouly.

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