Multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young |
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| Authors: | Takagaki T Nomura T Toh E Watanabe M Mochida J |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgical Science, Tokai University School of Medicine, Bohseidai, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan. |
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| Abstract: | STUDY DESIGN: A case report of multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young. OBJECTIVE: To report an exceedingly rare case of multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels in the young. SETTING: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokai, Japan. CASE REPORT: An 11-year-old boy was diagnosed with multiple extradural arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord and cauda equina levels extending from the T5 to L5 vertebrae and surgery was performed. At 2 years after surgery, no recurrence was observed and muscle weakness of the lower extremities and sensory disturbance improved. CONCLUSION: Excision of only the arachnoid cysts at the spinal cord level led to a favorable outcome. |
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