Slow Spinal Cord Compression Inducing by Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors in Cotonou

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ABSTRACT

MPNST is a very uncommon malignant type of neoplasm. It is often associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (von Recklinghausen disease). It involves large anatomical regions, and thus takes on varied clinical presentations. However, bone location of MPNST, particularly in the spinal canal has been poorly described in the literature. We hereby report the case of a 29-year old young man with MPNST in the spinal canal. He presented a slow spinal cord compression confirmed by spinal MRI. MPNST was revealed through histologic and immune histochemical features after tumor resection.

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Gnonlonfoun, D. , Adjien, C. , Mapaga, J. , Hode, L. , Goudjinou, G. , Sowanou, A. , Domingo, R. , Gnigone, P. , Mambila, G. , Affanou, D. , Ndouongo, P. and Houinato, D. (2018) Slow Spinal Cord Compression Inducing by Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors in Cotonou. Neuroscience and Medicine, 9, 22-28. doi: 10.4236/nm.2018.91004.

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