Multiple Extradural Spinal Arachnoid Cysts Causing Diffuse Myelomalacia of the Spinal Cord
NEUROLOGIST, vol.15, no.6, pp.347-350, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 15 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.1097/nrl.0b013e318194022e
- Journal Name: NEUROLOGIST
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.347-350
- Keywords: multiple extradural spinal arachnoid cyst, diffuse myelomalacia, MRI, COMPRESSION, PARAPLEGIA, CHILD
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Extradural spinal cyst is a rare cause of compression myelopathy. It is usually solitary and its typical location is posterior to the spinal cord. We present a case of multiple spinal arachnoid cysts causing diffuse myelomalacia secondary to a significant compression of the spinal cord with no symptom relief after surgical decompression.