Plexiform schwannoma of the thoracolumbar spine a rare clinical entity – a case report

Abstract

Plexiform schwannomas are peripheral nerve sheath tumours rarely found in the spine. We present a case of a 65-year-old male with a spinal plexiform schwannoma in order to add to the general fund of knowledge regarding the natural history, diagnosis and surgical management of this extremely rare clinical entity.

Keywords:

• Schwannoma
• Spinal tumour
• Spinal
• Surgical management

Disclosure statement

The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.