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Synovial cyst of the thoracic spine: case report
Oliveira, Helio A; Jesus, Alan Chester F. de; Prado, Roberto César P; Santos, Augusto César E; Sobral, Paulo Marcelo S; Oliveira, Arthur Maynart P; Marcena, Sonia Maria L; Silveira, Douglas Rafaele A.
  • Oliveira, Helio A; UFS. Departamento de Medicina. Aracaju. BR
  • Jesus, Alan Chester F. de; UFS. Departamento de Medicina. Aracaju. BR
  • Prado, Roberto César P; UFS. Departamento de Medicina. Aracaju. BR
  • Santos, Augusto César E; HJAF. Sergipe. BR
  • Sobral, Paulo Marcelo S; UFS. HU. Sergipe. BR
  • Oliveira, Arthur Maynart P; USP. HC. São Paulo. BR
  • Marcena, Sonia Maria L; s.af
  • Silveira, Douglas Rafaele A; UFS. Sergipe. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(3b): 838-840, set. 2007. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-465191
ABSTRACT
Spinal cord compressing syndrome due to synovial cyst (SC) of the thoracic spine is a rare clinic condition. We report a case of SC located in the thoracic spine causing spastic paraparesis in a 14 year-old female patient. The SC was removed thoroughly by laminectomy. The patient had an excellent recovery. The etiological and therapeutic aspects are discussed.
RESUMO
Síndrome de compressão medular causada por cisto sinovial (CS) da coluna torácica é patologia rara e pouco descrita na literatura. Descrevemos um caso de CS da coluna torácica causando paraparesia espástica em uma paciente de 14 anos de idade. O cisto foi removido através de laminectomia e a paciente apresentou uma excelente recuperação. Discutimos os aspectos etiológicos e terapêuticos.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Spinal Cord Compression / Synovial Cyst Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: HJAF/BR / UFS/BR / USP/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Spinal Cord Compression / Synovial Cyst Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Adolescent / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: HJAF/BR / UFS/BR / USP/BR