Thoracic intramedullary epidermoid with paraplegia for 12 years
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2010; 20 (2): 135-136
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ABSTRACT
A man presented with progressive motor and sensory loss in both lower limbs for 12 years with fecal and urinary incontinence MRI of dorsal spine showed an intramedullary mass in the dorsal cord at D5-D6 level which had a pearly white appearance on exploration. Complete excision was performed leading to good recovery in sensation, movements and sphincter control. Epidermoids should be considered in differential diagnosis of intramedullary tumours. Their removal leads to complete recovery
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Paraplegia
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Neoplasias da Medula Espinal
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Ano de publicação:
2010
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