Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Sep 2023)

Spinal Schwannomas; Classification, Management And Outcomes

  • Ayesha Sohail,
  • Anam Tariq,
  • Qurat-Ul-Ain Virani,
  • Hafiza Fatima Aziz,
  • Muhammad Shahzad Shamim

DOI
https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.23-75
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 73, no. 10

Abstract

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Schwannomas are benign tumours of the peripheral nerve sheath. When they occur in spine, they are most commonly found in intradural-extramedullary location. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment. Radiation has a limited role in the management of residual or recurrent lesions not suitable for surgery. Here we discuss the existing literature on the outcomes of spinal schwannoma after surgery. Continue...