Tumor in the region of foramen magnum
Liu, Q.K.
Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi 11(2): 148-150
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0253-3766 PMID: 2806045 Document Number: 327974
Twenty-five patients with tumors in the region of foramen magnum confirmed by pathology and surgery are presented. There were 19 males and 6 females. The ages ranged from 4 .apprx. 56 years. According to the clinical findings, the authors suggest that if a patient has occipitocervical pain or headache accompained with neurological signs of medulla, cervical spinal cord or lower cranial nerves, tumors in the region of foramen magnum should be considered. The authors emphasize that a total removal of the extramedullary tumor is the best choice. The initial symptoms and signs, cases misdiagnosed and surgical treatment of this tumor are discussed.