Eosinophilic granuloma of the cervicothoracic junction. Case report.
A case is reported of eosinophilic granuloma at the cervicothoracic junction presenting with profound quadriparesis preoperatively. The patient underwent excision via an anterior approach, with splitting of the sternum to gain access to the T-1 vertebra. Postoperatively, he has had an excellent return of function.
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Section of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002648:Child; D004803:Eosinophilic Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013909:Thorax; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed