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2000
Volume 25, Issue 6
  • ISSN: 1871-5265
  • E-ISSN: 2212-3989

Abstract

Introduction

Spinal schwannomas are benign intradural extramedullary tumors of Schwann cells, while hemangiomas are common benign vascular tumors found in the vertebral column.

Case Representation

This case study presents a 32-year-old male who developed both a spinal schwannoma and multiple thoracic vertebral haemangiomas following a COVID-19 infection and subsequent vaccination. The patient reported intermittent lumbar and thigh pain over 6-8 months. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed an intradural extramedullary schwannoma at the L5 vertebra and multiple thoracic haemangiomas at the T6-T7 levels. The schwannoma was surgically resected, and pathology confirmed the diagnosis. Postoperatively, the patient’s symptoms improved significantly, with no complications.

Conclusion

This case raises questions about a possible link between COVID-19 and these spinal conditions. Further research is warranted to explore the potential association between viral infection, vaccination, and tumor development.

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A Case Study of Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Schwannoma and Multiple Thoracic Vertebral Haemangiomas Following COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination: Insights from MRI Imaging
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  • Article Type:     Case Report
Keyword(s): COVID-19; Extramedullary; haemangioma; infection; intradural; MRI; schwannoma; spinal; vaccination

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