Synovial cyst of the thoracic spine: case report
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
; 65(3b): 838-840, set. 2007. ilus
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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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LILACS
Main subject:
Spinal Cord Compression
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Synovial Cyst
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
Journal subject:
NEUROLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Year:
2007
Type:
Article