Magnetic resonance imaging of cauda equina syndrome in long-standing ankylosing spondylitis.
Australas Radiol
; 51(4): 375-7, 2007 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-17635477
ABSTRACT
The cauda equina syndrome is an uncommon complication of long-standing ankylosing spondylitis and its aetiology is controversial. We report a case of the cauda equina syndrome, erosion of the posterior elements of the lumbar spine and traction of the lumbar nerve roots because of multiple dural diverticula in a patient with long-standing ankylosing spondylitis. Magnetic resonance imaging is valuable in excluding other spinal lesions. Extensive dural diverticula formation is characteristic of ankylosing spondylitis and has the potential to provide an early diagnosis.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Polirradiculopatia
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Espondilite Anquilosante
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Vértebras Lombares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article