J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2002 Nov;32(5):474-476.

A Case of Spinal Intramedullary Oligodendroglioma: Case Report

• Son DW
• Choi CH
• Lee SW

Abstract

Primary intramedullary oligodendroglioma is very rare, accounting for only about 1% of all intramedullary spinal cord tumor. We present a case of intramedullary oligodendroglioma in a 30-year-old women. Magnetic resonance image showed an intramedullary mass in the T11-L1 region. Decompressive laminectomy and partial mass removal was performed, however, neurologic state became worse. The histological examination revealed oligodendroglioma. The intramedullary oligodendroglioma, although it is a rare entity, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of spinal cord tumors.

Keyword

Spinal cord tumor; Intramedullary oligodendroglioma

MeSH Terms

Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Laminectomy
Oligodendroglioma*
Spinal Cord Neoplasms