Multi-focal histiocytosis X of bone in two adjacent vertebrae causing paraplegia.
This report describes a case of multi-focal histiocytosis X of bone in two adjacent vertebrae that caused a spinal cord compression. This case was treated radically with combined surgery and postoperative radiotherapy (RT).
Turgut
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Department of Neurosurgery, Hacettepe University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Gurçay
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D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D013123:Spinal Fusion