Transoral resection of retro-odontoid disc sequestration: case report and review of the literature.
A rare case of retro-odontoid disc sequestration causing significant cord compression and progressive neurological deterioration is presented. The clinical history, radiology, treatment and pathogenesis of the case are described, along with a review of the relevant literature.
Campbell
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SF
Department of Neurosurgery, Neuropathology and Neuroradiology, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, 4029, Australia. campbellsf@health.qld.gov.au
Tannenberg
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Mowat
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D000368:Aged; D001270:Cervical Atlas / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery