RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Spontaneous thoracic spinal cord herniation through an anterior dural defect.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1345
OP 1348
VO 19
IS 7
A1 J E Dix
A1 W Griffitt
A1 C Yates
A1 B Johnson
YR 1998
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/19/7/1345.abstract
AB A 44-year-old woman was examined for progressive left lower extremity weakness and spasticity. Thoracic spine MR imaging and CT myelography showed a ventral dural defect at T7-T8 with an extradural subarachnoid fluid collection and extradural herniation of the spinal cord. Intraoperative sonography confirmed the appropriate level for dural entry and the finding of spinal cord herniation. After reduction of the herniated spinal cord, the patient experienced gradual improvement in neurologic function.