Background: Spinal schwannomas are commonly presented with minor symptoms, including radicular pain, sensory deficits, and minor neurologic deficit. Acute neurologic deterioration is uncommon.
Case description: In this study, a case of cauda equina schwannoma presented with acute neurologic deficit after movement of spinal schwannoma is presented.
Conclusions: It is noted that movement of spinal schwannoma and resultant acute neurologic deterioration should be considered during the follow-up.
Keywords: Cauda equina; Neurologic deterioration; Spinal schwannoma.
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