{"id":"dbd34164-d6ec-4547-b094-34c44bf0ea53","slug":"spinal-intradural-extramedullary-granular-cell-tumor","title":"Spinal intradural extramedullary granular cell tumor","authors":["Lama Farhat","Mohammad Hassan Hodroj","Sarah Kawtharani","Charbel Moussalem","Tamara El Annan","Hazem Assi","Houssein Darwish","Sara Sinno"],"abstract":"Background: Granular cell tumors (GCTs) are uncommon peripheral nerve sheath tumors of Schwann cell origin that may occur throughout the body. However, they rarely occur in the spinal canal. Case Description: A 49-year-old male presented with burning sensation in the left knee. The MRI of the lumbar spine showed an L3-L4 intradural extramedullary tumor. Complete surgical resection was successfully performed and the L3 root burning improved. Histopathologically, the lesion proved to be a benign GCT. Conclusion: Spinal GCTs are rare benign tumors that may be found in an intradural extramedullary location in the spine. The preferred treatment is complete surgical resection as subtotal/partial resection may result in recurrence warranting radiation therapy.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/dbd34164-d6ec-4547-b094-34c44bf0ea53/featured/hero-1781560818167.png","publishDate":"2022-10-28T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_902_2022","categories":["Spine","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11958/SNI-13-496.pdf"}