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Published in: European Journal of Medical Research 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Case report

Primary carcinoid tumor of medulla spinalis: case report and review of the literature

Authors: Xian-feng Zhang, Yan Zhang, Xu Yan, Li Bie

Published in: European Journal of Medical Research | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Carcinoid tumors are slow growing neuroendocrine tumors which can originate from various sites within the body. A carcinoid tumor originating in the medulla spinalis has not previously been reported in the literature.

Case report

We report a case of a 33-year-old man, presenting with a five-month history of bilateral lower extremity pain, as well as paresthesia, and mild weakness in one lateral lower extremity. A lumbar laminectomy of L3 to L5 and en bloc resection of the tumor was performed. Postoperative histopathology and immunohistochemical analysis of the tumor were consistent with that of a carcinoid tumor. There were no clinical or radiological signs of tumor recurrence or metastasis at the patient’s two year postoperative follow-up.

Conclusions

During the differential diagnosis of medulla spinalis tumors, the possibility of a primary carcinoid tumor originating within the medulla spinalis should be considered. An accurate tumor classification is imperative to ensure that the most effective course of treatment is pursued.
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Metadata
Title
Primary carcinoid tumor of medulla spinalis: case report and review of the literature
Authors
Xian-feng Zhang
Yan Zhang
Xu Yan
Li Bie
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
European Journal of Medical Research / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 2047-783X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-014-0071-7

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