Chemodectoma of the cauda equina

We report a new case of chemodectoma of the cauda equina, in a 52-year-old male who presented with low back pain and sciatica, then rapidly developed cauda equina syndrome. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a tumor at the L2-L3 level. Complete excision was performed and the tumor was found to...

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Published inRevue du rhumatisme (English ed.) Vol. 64; no. 5; p. 345
Main Authors Straus, C, Molcard, S, Visot, A, Epardeau, B, le Parc, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published France 01.05.1997
Subjects
Cauda Equina
Diagnosis, Differential
Disease-Free Survival
Humans
Low Back Pain - etiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - diagnosis
Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - physiopathology
Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal - surgery
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms - diagnosis
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms - physiopathology
Sciatica - etiology
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Summary:We report a new case of chemodectoma of the cauda equina, in a 52-year-old male who presented with low back pain and sciatica, then rapidly developed cauda equina syndrome. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a tumor at the L2-L3 level. Complete excision was performed and the tumor was found to be a chemodectoma. Chemodectomas are rare neural crest tumors that are usually located at the neck. About 70 cases involving the cauda equina have been reported. Most are benign, although local recurrences occur in 4% of cases. A case with a cerebellar metastasis has been reported. Long-term follow-up should be provided.
ISSN:1169-8446