Split Cord Malformation Combined with Tethered Cord Syndrome in an Adult
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 363-365, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Split cord malformations (SCMs) usually present in childhood, and are rarely reported in adults. And also, a cervicothoracic SCM associated with tethered cord syndrome has very rarely been reported in the literature. We report a case of SCM associated with tethered cord and spina bifida in an adult. This report describes the case of a 34-year-old woman who presented for evaluation of neck pain, back pain, and intermittent paraparesis of several months duration. The MRI and CT showed a SCM at the cervicothoracic level and a fibrous septum at the thoracic level. She underwent surgery for the SCM and tethered cord syndrome, and was followed for 7 years. Patient presented complete recovery in the follow-up. The authors discuss this unusual lesion and describe the anatomical relationship of the level of cord duplication and fibrous septum.
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Asunto principal:
Cirugía General
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Disrafia Espinal
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Dolor de Espalda
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Dolor de Cuello
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Paraparesia
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Defectos del Tubo Neural
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Año:
2013
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Article