Epidural anesthesia in a parturient with neurofibromatosis type 2 undergoing cesarean section.

作者信息

Spiegel J E, Hapgood A, Hess P E

机构信息

Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

出版信息

Int J Obstet Anesth. 2005 Oct;14(4):336-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2005.04.012.

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare condition only recently recognized. We present a case describing successful regional analgesia in a parturient with NF2 after thorough imaging revealed no tumors within the epidural space. The presence of tumors within the spinal cord and nerve roots and their potential enlargement during pregnancy make routine neuraxial anesthesia hazardous in patients with NF2. Lumbosacral imaging before performing regional anesthesia is recommended.