Cauda Equina Syndrome due to Lumbar Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
; : 36-40, 2016.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
| ID: wpr-14460
Biblioteca responsable:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
A case report.OBJECTIVES:
To report a rare case of cauda equina syndrome due to lumbar ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL). SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW Lumbar OPLL with neurologic symptoms is very rare. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A 49-year-old female had experienced weakness in both lower extremities and radiating pain for 1 day prior to presentation. Simple radiography and CT showed OPLL at the L1-L2 level. We performed a total laminectomy and posterolateral fusion at the L1-L2 level using a posterior approach.RESULTS:
After treatment, the patient showed improvement of symptoms and is currently living without discomfort.CONCLUSIONS:
Cauda equina syndrome due to lumbar OPLL is rare; however, rapid neurologic recovery can be achieved through early diagnosis and surgery.
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Base de datos:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Asunto principal:
Polirradiculopatía
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Radiografía
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Cauda Equina
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Osificación del Ligamento Longitudinal Posterior
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Ligamentos Longitudinales
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Extremidad Inferior
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Diagnóstico Precoz
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Laminectomía
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Manifestaciones Neurológicas
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo