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Intraspinal tumours are rare in childhood. Neurofibromas are more frequent in this series of 12 patients compared to other authors. Plain X-rays were abnormal in 10 of the 12 cases. Myelography helps in the localisation of the lesion in both the vertical and transverse planes. Since most of the lesions are benign, surgical removal is followed by excellent results in the majority of cases.
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From the Department of Neurosurgery, Andhra Medical College and King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam.
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Rao, S.B., Dinkar, I. Spinal tumours in children. Indian J Pediatr 37, 4–6 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02756028
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02756028