Alternative Treatment of Giant Spinal Schwannomas

Schwannomas are benign tumors that can reach giant sizes. The diagnosis and treatment of these cases differ from those of small schwannomas. The aim of this study was to review the diagnoses and surgical approach characteristics of the giant spinal schwannomas (GSS) of patients who underwent surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Spinal Cord Neoplasms Central Nervous System Diseases Central Nervous System Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Neoplasms Spinal Cord Diseases

Age range

16 year–76 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Gulsah Karaoren

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients diagnosed with benign spinal schwannoma Sridhar Type III, IV and V

Exclusion criteria

Malign spinal schwannoma
Sridhar Type I and II

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Effects of the alternative surgical techniques to the amount of the tumor mass which measured by Nurick Scale

Time frame: 3 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gulsah Karaoren

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Alternatives to The Surgical Approach for Giant Spinal Schwannomas: A Clinic Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2013
Study completion: 2013
First posted: Jul 10, 2015
Registry last updated: Jul 10, 2015

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