Multiple Extradural Spinal Arachnoid Cysts Causing Diffuse Myelomalacia of the Spinal Cord

Ergun T., Lakadamyali H.

NEUROLOGIST, vol.15, no.6, pp.347-350, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.