Pediatric intramedullary schwannoma without neurofibromatosis is
extremely rare with only five cases reported so far. We present this
rare finding in an 8-year-old boy who presented with a sudden onset of
weakness in all limbs. An intraoperative diagnosis of schwannoma
enabled us to carry out a total excision of the tumor, which resulted
in near complete recovery at 18 months follow-up. Although rare, this
diagnosis should be considered when a child presents with a solitary
intramedullary tumor, since its total resection can be achieved
improving surgical outcome
