Idiopathic spinal cord herniation.
Spinal cord herniation is a rare condition that has become increasingly recognised in the last few years. The authors report a case of idiopathic spinal cord herniation in a 33 year old woman who presented with progressive Brown-Sequard syndrome. The diagnosis was made on MR imaging. After repairing the herniation the patient made a gradual improvement. Potential causes are discussed, including the possible role of dural tethering. In conclusion, idiopathic spinal cord herniation is a potentially treat able condition that should be more readily diagnosed with increased awareness and newer imaging techniques such as high resolution MRI.
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia.
A P
AP
Morokoff
B M
BM
Tress
A H
AH
Kaye
D000328:Adult; D018437:Brown-Sequard Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology*