A Case of a Thoracic Spinal Intradural Arachnoid Cyst with Chest Pain / 대한소아신경학회지
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
;
(4): 141-145, 2006.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-119883
ABSTRACT
Spinal arachnoid cysts are relatively uncommon lesions that may be either intradural or extradural, while intradural spinal arachnoid cysts are even less common. The cysts are filled with clear, and colorless fluid nearly identical to cerebrospinal fluid. The origin of these cysts remains unclear although congenital, traumatic, and inflammatory causes have been postulated. These cysts are usually asymptomatic but may produce symptoms by compressing the spinal cord or nerve roots suddenly or progressively. The treatment of choice is surgical excision or fenestration, which is indicated when there are features of cord compression. We report a case of a thoracic spinal intradural arachnoid cyst in 13-year-old girl with chest pain.
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Main subject:
Arachnoid
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Spinal Cord
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Thorax
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Chest Pain
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Arachnoid Cysts
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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