Eosinophilic Granuloma in Cervical Spine: Case Report
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 242-247, 1991.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-33481
ABSTRACT
Eosinophilic granuloma of the cervical spine is an uncommon disease. A 20-year old male patient noticed cervical pain, restricted range of movement, torticollis and tenderness. On computed tomographic scan, myelographic imaging and plain radiographic imaging demonstated a bony destruction in the left side of the third cervical vertebral body and a part of the pedicle. Preoperative radioisotope bone scan demonstrated an hot uptake in the third cervical vertebral body. Gross total removal of the lesion and radiation therapy were performed. Postoperative course was favorable. The lesion is readily curable and should be considered in the diferential diagnosis of pain or neurological deficit in association with a lytic defect in the cervical spine. Occasionally, a solitary lesion characteristic of eosinophillic granuloma in found in cases of otherwise classic Hand-Schuller-Christian. So, close chinical and radiologic follow-up sholuld be obtained.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Spine
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Torticollis
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Eosinophilic Granuloma
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Follow-Up Studies
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Neck Pain
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Diagnosis
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Eosinophils
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Granuloma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
1991
Type:
Article
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