Schwannoma of Dorsal spine: A case report of a 25 year old female with Schwannoma at D10-11 level

Abstract

Background: Spinal Schwannomas are benign nerve sheath tumors within the spinal canal, typically arising from the spinal nerve roots and it is the most common nerve sheath tumor of spine. Case presentation: This report describes a case of Schwannoma at D10-11 level in a 25 year old Indian female. The clinical, radiological, neurological evaluation and management are presented in this report. Conclusion: nerve sheath tumor has high propensity to involve at dorsal spine and early diagnosis and gross total excision usually give very good clinical and neurological outcome.