Intradural disc herniation at the T1-T2 level.
Intradural disc herniations comprise 0.26-0.30% of all herniated discs. Five percent are found in the thoracic, 3% in the cervical, and 92% in the lumbar region. Although intradural disc herniation may be suspected on preoperatively made CT scans, myelograms, and MRI scans, establishing the diagnosis prior to the surgery is difficult. We present a case of the patient with severe neurological deficits, caused by intradural thoracic disc herniation at T1-T2 interspace, which required surgical treatment. The symptoms were relieved immediately after surgery. This is the first description of an intradural disc herniation at that level.
Department of Neurosurgery, Sisters of Mercy University Hospital, Vinogradska cesta 29, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia. neuroklinika@iskon.hr
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Negovetić
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Cerina
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Sajko
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Glavić
D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D020335:Paraparesis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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