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.
Morokoff
A P
AP
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia.
Tress
B M
BM
Kaye
A H
AH
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*