Amyloidoma of the craniovertebral junction.
We report a rare case of localized amyloidoma of the craniovertebral junction causing severe myelopathy and respiratory distress and death. The clinical features and the natural history of this rare condition are discussed.
Department of Neurosurgery, Kasturba Medical College And Hospital, Manipal, India. shenoysn@yahoo.com
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D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D001269:Atlanto-Occipital Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography