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Atypical Presentation of a Sequestered Posterolateral Disc Fragment

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Sequestered disc fragments typically occur ventrally but can also migrate dorsally or intradurally. At times, atypical disc herniations can be misinterpreted on imaging as other lesions, such as neoplasms, hematomas, or abscesses. We present an uncommon case of a patient presenting with cauda equina syndrome secondary to an enhancing sequestered disc fragment mimicking a tumor.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.502

Authors: Olaide Ajayi, Alireza Shoakazemi, R. Shane Tubbs, Marc Moisi, Steven Rostad, David W. Newell

Institutions: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda University, Seattle Science Foundation, Swedish Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2280989475