Medullary tumor
A spinal cord tumor refers to an abnormal growth of cells in the spinal cord. Symptoms vary depending on the location and size of the tumor, including back pain, sensory changes, muscle weakness and neurological problems.
Excision of a tumor of the conus medullaris at the level of L1 and L2
A 33-year-old patient has been suffering for several months from:
- Intense pain in both lower limbs
- A greater motor deficit on the left
- Difficulty walking, she walks with 2 canes.
An MRI of the spinal cord showed the presence of a tumor of the conus medullaris at the level of L1 and L2, with compression on all the nerve roots of the cauda equina.
The tumor was completely removed while preserving all the roots.
36 hours after surgery, the patient regained full muscle strength, normal walking ability and normal control of the urinary sphincter!
Tumor in the lumbar canal
Dr AFIF performed an excision of a tumor in the lumbar canal in a 37-year-old patient.
Here is the MRI of the tumor before excision and the MRI of the spinal cord 3 months after surgery
The patient made a full recovery and returned to his habit of walking his children to school every morning.
Excision of a tumor in the lumbar canal
A 37-year-old patient suffering for more than 4 months from:
- A motor deficit causing difficulty in walking
- Intense pain in the lower limbs
- Urinary sphincter disorder
A spinal MRI showed the presence of a tumor filling the spinal canal at the level of the 2nd lumbar vertebra, with compression on all the nerve roots of the cauda equina.
The tumor was completely removed, preserving all the roots, including three that were in the center of the tumor.
24 hours after surgery:
The patient regained full muscle strength, normal walking ability, and normal urinary sphincter control.
