Cavernoma of the conus medullaris mimicking transverse myelitis
Singapore medical journal
;
: e24-7, 2013.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
We present an interesting case of conus medullaris cavernoma that was initially treated as transverse myelitis. Haemorrhagic lumbar puncture led us to perform magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, which showed the presence of a cavernous angioma at the D12-L1 level. The total excision of the lesion was followed by dramatic improvement. We suggest that MR imaging be performed early in all suspected cases of transverse myelitis so that emergency surgical intervention can be offered before the development of permanent neurological deficits.
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Assunto principal:
Patologia
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Medula Espinal
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Líquido Cefalorraquidiano
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Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos
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Diagnóstico
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Hemangioma Cavernoso
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Metabolismo
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Mielite Transversa
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Singapore medical journal
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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