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.
Negovetić
L
L
Department of Neurosurgery, Sisters of Mercy University Hospital, Vinogradska cesta 29, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia. neuroklinika@iskon.hr
Cerina
V
V
Sajko
T
T
Glavić
Z
Z
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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