Cervical spinal meningioma [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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====== Cervical spinal meningioma ======

===== Latest PubMed cervical spinal meningioma-Related Articles =====

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see also [[Spinal Meningioma]].

===== Classification =====

[[Cervical spinal intradural meningioma]].

[[Cervical spinal extradural meningioma]].

see also [[Spinal meningioma classification]].
===== Case report from the HGUA =====
81 years old male
Ex-smoker for over 25 years

Chronic Treatment: [[NORTRIPTYLINE]]

Cataracts x2
Left inguinal hernia
Right meniscus

The patient reported a progressive sensation of decreased mobility, particularly in fine movements of the fingers of the left hand, accompanied by a decrease in sensitivity.

[[Extrasystole]]s: Noted, with a heart rate of 51 bpm

Neurological Evaluation:

[[Paresthesia]]s and [[clumsiness]] in manual skills.

EMG ([[Electromyography]]): Revealing mild to moderate radiculopathy at the C6-C7 level and mild radiculopathy at the C8-T1 level.

Diagnostic Imaging:

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MRI of the cervical spine conducted  with gadolinium revealed a probable [[cervical spinal meningioma]].

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**IIIB**

This case report outlines the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and initial management approach for an 81-year-old male with a cervical meningioma.