Paraganglioma of the filum terminale

J Clin Neurosci. 2005 Jun;12(5):584-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2004.07.017.

Abstract

Paraganglioma of the filum terminale is rare. The authors report a case of paraganglioma of the filum terminale presenting with paraparesis on a background of spastic quadriparesis. The clinical presentation, radiological findings and current literature are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Cauda Equina / pathology*
  • Cauda Equina / physiopathology*
  • Cauda Equina / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dura Mater / pathology
  • Dura Mater / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laminectomy
  • Low Back Pain / etiology
  • Low Back Pain / physiopathology
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods
  • Paraganglioma / diagnosis*
  • Paraganglioma / physiopathology*
  • Paraganglioma / surgery
  • Paraparesis, Spastic / etiology
  • Paraparesis, Spastic / physiopathology
  • Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology
  • Spinal Cord Compression / physiopathology
  • Subarachnoid Space / pathology
  • Subarachnoid Space / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor