Thoracic disc herniation associated with papilledema. Case report.
The occurrence of papilledema in a patient with progressive spastic paraparesis due to herniation of the T11-12 intervertebral disc is reported. The papilledema resolved following discectomy. The association and possible pathogenetic mechanisms between spinal cord lesions and signs of raised intracranial pressure are reviewed.
D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010211:Papilledema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery