Bilateral synovial cysts of the thoracic spine: a case report.
We report a case of bilateral synovial cysts of the thoracic spine. The patient presented with progressive, lower-extremity weakness and hypesthesia, culminating in complete paraplegia. This rare lesion should be considered when confronted with a patient with thoracic cord compression.
Doherty
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Department of Neurosurgery, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, New Jersey.
Sherman
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Stein
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White
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*