Schwannomas are the most common benign nerve sheath tumors, accounting for approximately one-third of all primary spinal neoplasms. Although more frequent in the lumbar region, they may also involve the thoracic and cervical spine. Cervical schwannomas can pose significant surgical challenges, especially in cases of neurovascular compression and bone destruction. We report the case of a 41-year-old female patient with no prior comorbidities, presenting a right-sided C5–C6 schwannoma associated with facet joint destruction and vertebral artery compression. Surgical treatment included tumor resection and posterior arthrodesis to prevent long-term spinal instability.
Cembraneli et al. (Fri,) studied this question.