Thoracic Intradural Anterior Epidermoid Manifesting as Sudden Onset of Paraplegia: Case Report

Abstract

A 32-year-old female presented with a rare thoracic intradural anterior epidermoid tumor manifesting as acute onset of paraplegia. The tumor was completely removed through a laminectomy. She achieved a full neurological recovery. This is a very unusual presentation for an epidermoid tumor. © 1995, The Japan Neurosurgical Society. All rights reserved.