{"id":"0136a745-51e3-4b77-8413-679d79db8214","slug":"successful-excision-of-intradural-extramedullary-plexiform-t1-t4-schwannoma","title":"Successful excision of intradural extramedullary plexiform T1–T4 schwannoma","authors":["Tommy Alfandy Nazwar","Farhad Bal`afif","Donny Wisnu Wardhana","Christin Panjaitan"],"abstract":"Background: Plexiform schwannomas (PSs) are rare. Here, we describe the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of a 17-year-old male presenting with a T1–T4 intradural extramedullary (IDEM). Case Description: A 17-year-old male presented with back pain and pain radiating down both legs. The thoracic magnetic resonance revealed a left-sided T1–T4 IDEM mass. The patient underwent a T2–T4 laminectomy for gross total tumor excision, followed by posterior fusion. Immunohistochemical examination revealed S100 positivity, supporting the diagnosis of PS. Conclusion: IDEM PSs are rare, may be readily diagnosed with MR, and can be successfully resected.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/0136a745-51e3-4b77-8413-679d79db8214/featured/hero-1781559264172.png","publishDate":"2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_617_2024","categories":["Spine","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/13081/SNI-15-321.pdf"}