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CC BY 4.0 · Surg J (N Y) 2019; 05(04): e137-e141
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1697634
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Ossified Spinal Meningioma: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

Mahmoud M. Taha
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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1   Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Hesham R. Abdel-Aziz
2   Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Funding No financial support received.
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02. Februar 2019

26. Juli 2019

Publikationsdatum:
01. Oktober 2019 (online)

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Abstract

Ossified spinal meningiomas are a rare form of spinal tumors. These tumors increase surgical morbidities due to their hard consistency and strong adhesion to the neural tissue and relatively narrow surgical space. Here, the authors describe the clinical findings, surgical strategies, and histological findings of a patient with an ossified meningioma. Preoperative diagnosis of these tumors can prevent surgical morbidities. Total resection can be curative with the application of meticulous microsurgical techniques.