Synovial cyst of the thoracic spine: case report.
Spinal cord compressing syndrome due to synovial cyst (SC) of the thoracic spine is a rare clinic condition. We report a case of SC located in the thoracic spine causing spastic paraparesis in a 14 year-old female patient. The SC was removed thoroughly by laminectomy. The patient had an excellent recovery. The etiological and therapeutic aspects are discussed.
Oliveira
Helio A
HA
Hospital Universitario, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Rua Reginaldo Passos Pina 261, 49040-720 Aracaju, SE, Brazil. helio@infonet.com.br
Jesus
Alan Chester F de
AC
Prado
Roberto César P
RC
Santos
Augusto César E
AC
Sobral
Paulo Marcelo S
PM
Oliveira
Arthur Maynart P
AM
Marcena
Sonia Maria L
SM
Silveira
Douglas Rafaele A
DR
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome