Posterior Approach for Upper Cervical Schwannomas (C1–C2): Two Case Reports and Literature Review
Upper cervical schwannomas at the C1–C2 level are rare and present surgical challenges due to the complex anatomy and proximity to critical neurovascular structures. We present two cases of schwannomas located at the C1–C2 junction treated via a posterior approach. In the first case, a 75-yearold female underwent laminectomy, and in the second, a woman in her 30s underwent laminoplasty. Both surgeries achieved gross total resection with favorable neurological outcomes. We discuss the rationale for the surgical approach, the importance of preserving spinal stability, and the role of individualized decision-making in managing these rare tumors
Authors
- Vitor César Machado
- Pedro Nogarotto Cembraneli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2512-7046)
- Rodrigo Correia de Alcântara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4365-5640)
- Julia Brasileiro de Faria Cavalcante (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0513-5636)
- Maria Lelita Xavier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3014-733X)
- Filipa Cardoso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8788-9409)
- Chrystiano Fonseca Cardoso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9085-1700)
- Renata Brasileiro de Faria Cavalcante
- José Edison da Silva Cavalcante
- Italo Nogarotto
Institutions
- Fundação de Apoio a Pesquisa do Estado de Goiás (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurology and Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.33425/2692-7918.1096
- Primary Topic
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00