Subacute steroid-induced paraparesis: surgical treatment of a devastating "invisible" side effect.
Eur Spine J
; 21 Suppl 4: S542-4, 2012 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-22370924
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To emphasize an underestimated side effect following long-term use of steroids.METHODS:
We report on surgical treatment of two patients with serious neurologic deficits caused by epidural spinal lipoma following long-term intake of cortisone.RESULTS:
Early decompression of the spinal cord by removal of epidural lipoma was the most effective treatment in these patients with progressive symptoms.CONCLUSION:
Diagnostic work-up of such patients should include early spinal MRI resulting in surgical intervention, if indicated. Decompression of the spinal cord eventually combined with fusion is necessary.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Medula Espinal
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Cortisona
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Paraparesia
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Lipoma
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur Spine J
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article