Differential diagnoses were meningioma and nerve sheath tumor. Postoperative histopathological examination revealed meningioma.

Spinal meningiomas are seen most commonly >40 years and in females. The thoracic region is the most common location for spinal meningiomas.

Other imaging features of meningiomas are a dural tail, bone erosions, enlargement of intervertebral foramina and scalloping of posterior vertebral margin.