DESCRIPTION Spinal schwannomas are peripheral nerve sheath tumours thataccountforapproximately30%ofextramedullaryspinal cord tumours, found predominantly in sensory roots of the spinal nerve and occasionally in motor roots. Most spinal schwannomas are small, well encapsulated and intradural. However, 10–15% extend through the dural root sleeve as dumbbell tumours with both intradural and extrad...

Thirteen children with intrinsic spinal cord tumours were seen between 1984 and 1995. In only one was this the presumptive diagnosis at referral, despite a high incidence of characteristic features. Eight had presented to their local paediatrician, four to local orthopaedic teams, and one to a general surgeon. Eleven had back pain. Eleven had either spinal curvature or change in gait. The inter...

Intramedullary spinal cord metastasis (ISCM) is the rarest type of CNS involvement by systemic malignant tumours. Optimal management of patients with ISCMs remains ambiguous. Based on two cases reported from our department, we focused on the strategy for intramedullary spinal cord metastases surgery.

Abstract A 9.5‐year‐old labrador presented with signs of progressive C1–C5 myelopathy. Magnetic resonance imaging the cervical spine revealed a broad‐based, jagged and partially ill‐defined intradural mass lesion at level C3–C4 vertebra. Decompressive spinal surgery was performed removed sent for histopathological examination that identified an extraosseous osteosarcoma. This very rare canine t...

Introduction: Despite recent advances in neuroimaging and microsurgical techniques, surgical resection of spinal cord tumours remains a challenge. However, the evolution with advances and refinement of neurophysiological equipment and methodologies, intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) is now regarded as an essential adjunct to the surgical management of intramedullary spinal co...

Background: Over-expression of CD117 and cytokeratin 20 (CK20) is seen in many malignancies. Given that few studies have been conducted regarding the role of these biomarkers in the etiology of bladder tumours, this study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of CD117 and CK 20 biomarkers in the benign and malignant tumours of urinary bladder carcinoma. Methods: This case-control study was co...

Chordoma accounts for 1-4% of all primary malignant tumours bone. Besides advances in rgical techniques and radiation therapy, tumour may recur locally or metastasize to distant sites with local recurrence being predominant form. Here we present a case report spinal chordoma which recurred within year surgical excision. spine is rare low grade strong propensity recurrence. Long term follow up u...

In these days of increasing control of malignant neoplastic disease the treatment of apparently single metastases or of inoperable but strategically situated neoplasms assumes a greater importance. There are few situations in the body where a relatively small neoplasm may cause such a major disturbance to the individual as in the spinal extradural space. This space with its rich supply of blood...