Cauda equina lymphoma mimicking non-neoplastic hypertrophic neuropathy of the cauda equina: A case report. (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shin, Hong Kyung; Oh, Sun Kyu; Woo, Chang Gok; Huh, Joo Ryung; Suh, Cheol Won; Jeon, Sang Ryong
• Is Part Of: British journal of neurosurgery. Volume 30:Number 6(2016)
• Page Start: 678
• Page End: 680
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Cauda equina lymphoma -- hypertrophic neuropathy of the cauda equine -- intraoperative nerve stimulation; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.48
• DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2015.1111295
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-8697

Abstract

Abstract: Spinal cauda equina lymphoma (CEL) is very rare, with only about 14 cases reported in the English medical literature. Magnetic resonance image findings and the gross appearance of CEL at surgery are similar to those of non-neoplastic hypertrophic neuropathy of the cauda equina (HNCE); however, their prognosis and treatment are very different. We report a case of CEL and discuss the differences from non-neoplastic HNCE.