Synovial cyst of the thoracic spine: case report Cisto sinovial da coluna torácica: relato de caso

Synovial cyst of the thoracic spine: case report Cisto sinovial da coluna torácica: relato de caso

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 re...

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Main Authors: Helio A. Oliveira, Alan Chester F. de Jesus, Roberto César P. Prado, Augusto César E. Santos, Paulo Marcelo S. Sobral, Arthur Maynart P. Oliveira, Sonia Maria L. Marcena, Douglas Rafaele A. Silveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2007-09-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
Subjects:
mielopatia
cisto sinovial
compressão medular
coluna torácica
myelopathy
synovial cyst
spinal cord compressing
thoracic spine
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