Objective: To review the diagnoses and surgical approach characteristics of giant spinal
schwannomas (GSS) patients. Methods: We reviewed the preoperative and postoperative …

Introduction: Spinal schwannomas constitute up to 30% of all spinal tumors and they are
usually located at intradural extramedullary region (72%). Schwannomas may also be …

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to review clinical outcomes following resection
of giant spinal schwannomas. METHODS The authors conducted a retrospective review of a …

Object. Confusion exists regarding the term giant spinal schwannoma. There are a variety of
nerve sheath tumors that, because of their size and extent, justify the label “giant …

AIM: Spinal schwannomas (SS) represent the most common intradural extramedullary
lesions, accounting for approximately 24% of all nerve sheath tumors in adults …

BACKGROUND: Giant invasive spinal schwannoma (GISS) is defined as a lesion that
extends over> 2 vertebral levels, erodes vertebral bodies, and extends posteriorly and …

Background Completely extradural spinal schwannomas have a unique morphology
(dumbbell tumors) with an intra-and extraspinal component. When they compromise two …

Background. Spinal schwannomas are common benign spinal tumors. Their treatment has
significantly evolved over the years, and preserving neurological functions has become one …

Objectives: To investigate the clinical characteristics, epidemiological features of spinal
schwannomas diagnosed at a single institution. Methods: A retrospective study carried out of …

Introduction Schwannoma is a relatively common benign spinal cord and/or cauda equina
tumor; however, giant cauda equina schwannoma with extensive scalloping of the lumbar …