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Spinal Extradural Arachnoid Cyst. Case Report.

Year: 2001

Type: article

Abstract: A 48-year-old male presented with progressive leg weakness. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography myelography showed an extradural arachnoid cyst extending from the T-12 to L-2 levels in the thoracolumbar region. The cyst was confirmed at surgery and completely removed. This surgical intervention achieved improvement in the neurological symptoms.

Source: Neurologia medico-chirurgica

DOI: 10.2176/nmc.41.318

Authors: Shizuo HATASHITA, Akihide KONDO, Takashi SHIMIZU, Akihiro KUROSU, Hideo UENO

Institution: Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $75