One case of astrocytoma of intramedullary spinal cord.

Abstract

We experienced a case of intramedullary spinal cord tumor (astrocytoma).The patiant's chief complaint was disturbance of elevation of the left shoulder.In the past, intramedullary astrocytomas have often been treated with biopsy or subtotal removal.But, in low grade astrocytomas, certain tumors have well-defined cleavage planes between their margin and that of the normal spinal cord, therefore, are appropriate for removal.We have succeeded in removing almost all of the tumor. M. R. I, has been useful for preoperative diagnosis.