Artifactual midline cervical defect seen during myelography.
A case of ventral extradural cervical defect produced by extension during myelography is reported. The defect simulated a herniated cervical disc. This phenomenon has been reported in the lumbar area, but not in the cervical region. The etiology is discussed.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography