Male, 14 years old, with ganglioglioma of the spinal cord with growth, six month follow-up exam. Evidence of laminectomy is again seen from C6 to T3. A cavity within the posterior aspect of the spinal cord is redemonstrated beginning at C5-6 and continuing down to T3-4 likely representing the site of resected tumor. A 2 mm focus of enhancement within the cavity at the T2 level appears to be new from the prior examination. No other significant interval changes are seen.The remainder of the spinal cord is within normal limits. A focal kyphosis of the upper thoracic spine is unchanged. Otherwise, vertebral body morphology and spinal alignment are within normal limits. No significant compromise of the spinal canal or neural foramina is seen.
1.Postoperative findings are redemonstrated compatible with prior resection of a ganglioglioma from the upper thoracic spinal cord.2.A 2 mm focus of enhancement within the spinal cord resection cavity at the T2 level appears to be new when compared to the prior examination. The lesion is too small to characterize accurately and is therefore considered nonspecific. Continued attention on follow-up exams is recommended.3.The resection bed and the remainder of the spinal cord are otherwise unchanged.