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Cervicothoracic arachnoid scys in a patient with neurofibromatosis: Case report

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Intradural cervicothoracic arachnoid cysts are not common. They may be congenital, or secondary to trauma, surgery, haemorrhage, or inflammation. This is a report of a 39-year-old man who presented with cutaneous neurofibromatosis and cervicothoracic arachnoid cyst causing gradual quadriparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an intradural extramedullary anterior cystic lesion at C5-T2 level. Laminectomy and mersupialisation of the cyst was performed. Histology confirmed the diagnosis of arachnoid cyst. The patient recovered without neurological deficit.

Source: East African Medical Journal

DOI: 10.4314/eamj.v83i09.46775

Authors: BB Shehu, I Hassan

Institution: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2013606982

FWCI: 0.832

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