Primary Intradural Extramedullary Extra-OsseousEwing’s Sarcoma of Cervical Spine (C5-C7)

A Case Report and Review of Literature

  • Srinivas DD Gubbala Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Sreepuram, Narketpalli, Telangana, India
  • Sridevi Mattaparti St Theresa Hospital. Telangana, India
  • Bhavani . Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Sreepuram, Narketpalli, Telangana, India
Keywords: Intradural, extra-skeletal Ewing’s sarcoma, spine, nerve sheath tumor

Abstract

Ewing's sarcoma is a rare aggressive tumor common in bone or skeletal component. Primary Intradural Extra-medullary Extra-Osseous Ewing sarcoma of cervical spine is extremely rare malignant neoplasm and only few cases have been reported in the literature. There is a paucity of data regarding the clinical features, natural course, pre-operative diagnosis, treatment modalities and post-operative management.  Herein, we report a case of a 22-year-old man who presented with inability to walk and numbness in both lower limbs. MRI findings suggested a possibility of nerve sheath tumor but was diagnosed as Intradural Extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma on histopathological analysis. The literature with regard to primary spinal intradural extra-skeletal Ewing sarcoma was reviewed.

Author Biographies

Srinivas DD Gubbala, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Sreepuram, Narketpalli, Telangana, India
Department of Pathology
Sridevi Mattaparti, St Theresa Hospital. Telangana, India
Department of Pathology
Bhavani ., Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Sreepuram, Narketpalli, Telangana, India
Department of Pathology

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Published
2019-12-24
Section
Case Report