Missed Diagnosis of Syrinx
Asian Spine Journal
;
: 1-5, 2012.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-77051
ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Prospective, randomized, controlled human study.PURPOSE:
We checked the proportion of missed syrinx diagnoses among the examinees of the Korean military conscription. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE A syrinx is a fluid-filled cavity within the spinal cord or brain stem and causes various neurological symptoms. A syrinx could easily be diagnosed by magnetic resonance image (MRI), but missed diagnoses seldom occur.METHODS:
In this study, we reviewed 103 cases using cervical images, cervical MRI, or whole spine sagittal MRI, and syrinxes was observed in 18 of these cases. A review of medical certificates or interviews was conducted, and the proportion of syrinx diagnoses was calculated.RESULTS:
The proportion of syrinx diagnoses was about 66.7% (12 cases among 18). Missed diagnoses were not the result of the length of the syrinx, but due to the type of image used for the initial diagnosis.CONCLUSIONS:
The missed diagnosis proportion of the syrinx is relatively high, therefore, a more careful imaging review is recommended.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Moelle spinale
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Rachis
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Tronc cérébral
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Spectroscopie par résonance magnétique
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Études prospectives
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Corée
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Personnel militaire
Type d'étude:
Essai clinique contrôlé
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Etude diagnostique
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Étude observationnelle
Limites du sujet:
Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Asian Spine Journal
Année:
2012
Type:
Article
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