Ligamentum Flavum Hematoma in the Adjacent Segment after a long Level Fusion
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 58-60, 2011.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Ligamentum flavum hematoma (LFH) is a very rare condition of dural compression; most are observed in the mobile cervical and lumbar spine regions. A 67-year-old man who had a long level interbody fusion at L3-S1 four years ago presented with symptoms suggestive of dural compression. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a posterior semicircular mass located at the adjacent L2-L3 level. After decompression of the spinal canal and removal of the mass lesion, pathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed a hematoma within the ligamentum. The patient fully recovered to normal status after surgery. Here, we report our experience with a LFH in the adjacent segment after a long level fusion procedure and discuss the possible associated mechanisms.
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Main subject:
Spinal Canal
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Spine
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Ligamentum Flavum
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Decompression
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Hematoma
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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