Clinics in diagnostic imaging (161). Cervical OPLL with cord compression
Singapore medical journal
; : 373-quiz 378, 2015.
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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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Assunto principal:
Patologia
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Medula Espinal
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Compressão da Medula Espinal
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Doenças da Medula Espinal
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Diagnóstico por Imagem
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Vértebras Cervicais
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Ossificação do Ligamento Longitudinal Posterior
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Singapore medical journal
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article