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Mobile neurinoma of the cauda equina

Case Report

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A mobile neurinoma arising from a redundant nerve root of the cauda equina is reported. The abnormal length of the nerve root allowed the neoplasm to move in the cranio-caudal direction along two segments of the spine.

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  1. A. Pau

    Present address: Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Clinics, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy

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  1. Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Clinics, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy

    G. Orunesu, E. Sehrbundt Viale, S. Turtas & G. Zirattu

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Pau, A., Orunesu, G., Viale, E.S. et al. Mobile neurinoma of the cauda equina. Acta neurochir 60, 115–117 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01401756

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