Large Dumbbell-Shaped C1 Schwannoma Presenting as a Foramen Magnum Mass

Abstract Schwannomas involving the foramen magnum commonly originate from the lower cranial nerves, but they are rarely found arising from the first cervical root. To date, very few cases have been described in the literature. The majority involve either the intradural or extradural compartment but...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jody Helms, Lattimore Madison Michael II
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2012-04-01
Series:Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports
Subjects:
c1
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0032-1311757