# Long-level Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor: A Case Series

**Authors:** Namrata Khadka, Anil Suryabanshi, Apurva Shrestha, Kumar Paudel, Sameer Aryal, Binit Jha, Sushil Mohan Bhattarai, Binod Rajbhandari, Rajendra Shrestha, Rajiv Jha

PMC · DOI: 10.31729/jnma.8924 · JNMA: Journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2025-03-31

## TL;DR

This paper presents three cases of rare spinal cord tumors and highlights the importance of tailored treatment and advanced surgical techniques for better outcomes.

## Contribution

The study contributes a case series focusing on the management and outcomes of long-level intramedullary spinal cord tumors.

## Key findings

- Aggressive resection combined with intraoperative monitoring improves prognosis.
- Contrast-enhanced MRI is crucial for evaluation and surgical planning.
- Tailored management is essential for treating long-level intramedullary spinal cord tumors.

## Abstract

Spinal cord tumors, though uncommon, pose significant challenges due to their potential for neurological disability and mortality. Intramedullary spinal cord tumors, particularly Long-level intramedullary spinal cord tumors, present challenging clinical scenarios. Contrast-enhanced Magnetic resonance imaging remains pivotal for radiological evaluation and surgical planning. Notably, aggressive resection is advocated to enhance prognosis, with meticulous attention to preserving neurological function. Advancements in spinal surgery techniques, coupled with intraoperative monitoring, offer promising avenues for improved patient outcomes. We presented three cases of long-level intramedullary tumors, emphasizing the significance of tailored management and presented details, including clinical presentations, radiological findings, and histopathological results.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** neurological disability (MESH:D009069), Spinal Cord Tumor (MESH:D013120)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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