Conjoined Lumbar Nerve Roots Associated with Neurofibroma and its Surgical Treatment

Authors

  • Narong Paveenvejvasu

Keywords:

conjoined nerve roots, neurofibroma, sacralization

Abstract

The author reports a case of conjoined L4 and L5 nerve roots associated with neurofibroma of the S1 root on the same side. The patient came to the hospital with symptoms of nerve root tumor. The rare conjoined nerve roots were found coincidentally during operative treatment of the tumor. Conjoined nerve roots are more susceptible to compression and entrapment and they require appropriate treatment. A review of the literature and management of this condition are discussed.

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Published

1997-06-30

How to Cite

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Paveenvejvasu N. Conjoined Lumbar Nerve Roots Associated with Neurofibroma and its Surgical Treatment. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 1997 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 May 4];18(2):66-72. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/250051

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2 (1997): April - June

Section

Case Reports

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