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ArticleInfectious disorders drug targets2025

A Case Study of Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Schwannoma and Multiple Thoracic Vertebral Haemangiomas Following COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination: Insights from MRI Imaging.

Naif Ali A Majrashi

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Naif Ali A MajrashiDiagnostic Radiography Technology Department, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

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Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia ISP23-100
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introductionSpinal schwannomas are benign intradural extramedullary tumors of Schwann cells, while hemangiomas are common benign vascular tumors found in the vertebral column. CASE REPRESENTATION: This case study presents a 32-year-old male who developed both a spinal schwannoma and multiple thoracic vertebral haemangiomas following a COVID-19 infection and subsequent vaccination. The patient reported intermittent lumbar and thigh pain over 6-8 months. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed an intradural extramedullary schwannoma at the L5 vertebra and multiple thoracic haemangiomas at the T6-T7 levels. The schwannoma was surgically resected, and pathology confirmed the diagnosis. Postoperatively, the patient's symptoms improved significantly, with no complications.

conclusionThis case raises questions about a possible link between COVID-19 and these spinal conditions. Further research is warranted to explore the potential association between viral infection, vaccination, and tumor development.

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COVID-19COVID-19 VaccinesHemangiomaNeurilemmomaSpinal NeoplasmsAdultHumansLumbar VertebraeMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleThoracic VertebraeVaccinationCOVID-19 VaccinesCOVID-19ExtramedullaryhaemangiomainfectionintraduralMRIschwannomaspinalvaccination.

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