Osteochondroma of the rib: an unusual cause of paraparesis.
A case of extradural spinal cord compression secondary to invasion of the spinal canal by a costal osteochondroma is reported. The literature relating to osteochondromas of the thoracic region is reviewed.
Kane
P J
PJ
Department of Neurosurgery, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Coulthard
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Raghavan
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Jenkins
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D000293:Adolescent; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D012272:Ribs