Clinics in diagnostic imaging (161). Cervical OPLL with cord compression
Singapore medical journal
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: 373-quiz 378, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-337125
ABSTRACT
A 53-year-old man presented with acute cervical myelopathy following a fall. Cervical radiography and computed tomography showed ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) from C2 to C6 level, with severe cervical canal stenosis and cord compression. Magnetic resonance imaging further showed increased T2-weighted signal in the spinal cord at the level of greatest central spinal canal stenosis. OPLL is a significant cause of myelopathy in Asian populations and is found in up to 25% of patients presenting with cervical compression myelopathy. The clinical presentation, radiological evaluation and management of OPLL are discussed.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pathology
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Spinal Cord
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Spinal Cord Compression
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Spinal Cord Diseases
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Cervical Vertebrae
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Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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