Onkologie. 2022:16(6):332-336 | DOI: 10.36290/xon.2022.070

Schwannomatosis of the spinal canal - case report of father and daughter

Sabina Muzikářová, Martin Smrčka

Neurochirurgická klinika, FN Brno

This case report describes the case of two patients of Neurosurgical clinic of the University Hospital Brno - father and daughter with diagnosed neurofibromatosis of spinal canal. Patient Father is under observation at our clinic since 2009, for MRI findings of multiple schwannomas in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Patient was indicated for multiple neurosurgical interventions. While undergoing outpatient follow-ups, new schwannomas were discovered along the spinal canal. A total of five surgeries were performed over 13 years leading to removal of the tumours and relief of the original clinical symptomatology. The patient's daughter with an identical diagnosis, autosomal dominantly inherited, was also admitted to the care of the clinic. The patient's daughter underwent two surgeries within 4 years. Patients are kept in long-term follow-up.

Keywords: schwannomatosis, neurosurgical intervention, spinal canal, autosomal dominant hereditary.

Accepted: November 22, 2022; Published: November 22, 2022  Show citation