Abstract
Background context: Ganglioneuroma is a benign tumor of neural crest origin that may provoke a scoliosis as well as neurological symptoms. Treatment includes resection with possible spinal fusion for instability and close follow-up for many years. Purpose: The purpose is to report an invasive ganglioneuroma that was successfully treated by resection without spinal fusion. Study design/setting: Case report. Patient sample: A 15-year-old white female. Outcome measures Resolution of the patient's back pain with radiographic and clinical follow-up for recurrence of the tumor. Methods: Not applicable. Results: The patient experienced resolution of her back pain without recurrence of the tumor. Conclusions: This is a rare benign tumor that was effectively treated with surgical resection and without spinal fusion.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 457-460 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Spine Journal |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ganglioneuroma
- Scoliosis
- Thoracic spine
- Tumor resection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Clinical Neurology