Myoepithelioma of the cervical spine mimicking neurinoma in an adolescent: a rare case report

Primary spinal myoepithelioma is an exceedingly rare condition. In this case report, we present the unique instance of a 14-year-old male who presented with neck pain, left-hand numbness, and weakness, ultimately diagnosed with primary myoepithelioma of the cervical spine. The initial imaging studies, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), demonstrated a well-defined, expansile, dumbbell-shaped mass in the cervical vertebra, with no evidence of vertebral body destruction. The patient underwent a complete surgical resection of the tumor, resulting in the removal of the entire mass. Subsequent pathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of myoepithelioma.