Schwannoma of the craniocervical junction: surgical approach of two cases

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2003 Sep;61(3A):639-41. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2003000400021. Epub 2003 Sep 16.

Abstract

We report two cases of craniocervical junction schwannomas with a special focus on the surgical approach. The patients underwent a far-lateral approach in the sitting position that facilitated the lesion removal. This report is meant to improve the understanding of this surgical technique as well as improve awareness of its usefulness for similar cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atlanto-Axial Joint / surgery
  • Cervical Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Cranial Fossa, Posterior / surgery
  • Craniotomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurilemmoma / surgery*
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / surgery*