Spondylolysis associated with Arnold-Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. A report of two cases.
Spine (Phila Pa 1976)
; 22(20): 2458-63, 1997 Oct 15.
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ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
This is a report of two cases.OBJECTIVE:
To document the occurrence and association of spondylolysis and Arnold-Chiari malformation Type I. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA The association of spinal dysraphism has been reported with Arnold-Chiari Type II, but not with Arnold-Chiari Type I.METHODS:
The senior author was involved in the care of these patients. All medical records, laboratory and radiologic investigations, and related literature were reviewed.RESULTS:
The presence of cephalic and caudal neuropore maldevelopment may be present in various combinations. The presence of spondylolysis, with or without spina bifida occulta, associated with Arnold-Chiari malformation type I and syringohydromyelia, is demonstrated.CONCLUSIONS:
In some patients, the presence of spondylolysis may represent a congenital anomaly and may be associated with cephalic neuropore maldevelopment, such as cerebromedullary malformation syndrome (i.e., Arnold-Chiari malformation Type I).
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Malformación de Arnold-Chiari
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Columna Vertebral
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Siringomielia
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Espondilólisis
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Año:
1997
Tipo del documento:
Article