Functional status of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4182-5
Abstract: PurposeThis prospective study was conducted to evaluate the functional status and clinical features of inpatients with metastatic spinal cord compression and to explore possible associated factors and the correlation with neurological deficits.MethodsCases were identified through… read more here.
Keywords: status; neurological deficits; functional status; metastatic spinal ... See more keywords
The relationship between preoperative factors and the presence of intramedullary increased signal intensity on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.01.006
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate preoperative factors affecting the presence of intramedullary increased signal intensity (ISI) on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) and the impact of ISI on clinical manifestations.… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; spinal cord; cord compression; presence ... See more keywords
Separation surgery for metastatic epidural spinal cord compression: A qualitative review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbo.2020.100320
Abstract: Highlights • Separation surgery is a new concept for metastatic spinal cord compression treatment.• Stereotactic radiosurgery increased local control, overcoming radio-resistance’s idea.• The surgery goal shifted towards creating targets for radiations avoiding cord damages.• Minimal… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; separation surgery; cord; cord compression ... See more keywords
A rare cause of thoracic spinal cord compression by multiple large Tarlov cysts
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2018.05.066
Abstract: Introduction The spinal extradural arachnoid cyst (SEAC) is a rare cause of spinal cord compression. Tarlov cyst (TC) is predominantly found at the lumbosacral level of the spine. Bifocal location of SEACs, thoracic and sacral,… read more here.
Keywords: cord; spinal cord; cord compression; thoracic spinal ... See more keywords
Spinal cord compression secondary to traumatic intradural arachnoid cyst.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neucir.2019.07.002
Abstract: Spinal arachnoid cysts are rare entities, most of which have a congenital or spontaneous etiology. Secondary cases are infrequent and can constitute a cause of neurological deterioration several months or years after spinal trauma. We… read more here.
Keywords: arachnoid; arachnoid cyst; compression secondary; cord compression ... See more keywords
Neuroinflammation and apoptosis after surgery for a rat model of double-level cervical cord compression
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2022.105340
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is the most prevalent type of non-traumatic spinal cord injury. The pathological process of CSM is relatively complicated. Most of the chronic cervical cord compression animal models established using hydrophilic… read more here.
Keywords: double level; cervical cord; compression; level cervical ... See more keywords
Spinal Intradural Arachnoid Webs Causing Spinal Cord Compression with Inconclusive Preoperative Imaging: A Report of 3 Cases and a Review of the Literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.12.015
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Spinal arachnoid webs are a rare variant of spinal arachnoid cysts where 1 or multiple focal membranes of arachnoid tissue obstruct the subarachnoid space. Only 11 prior cases of arachnoid webs have been reported… read more here.
Keywords: webs; intradural arachnoid; arachnoid webs; cord compression ... See more keywords
High Cervical Spinal Cord Compression Associated with Anomaly of Bilateral Vertebral Arteries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.10.143
Abstract: BACKGROUND Anomalies of the vertebral arteries are rare and usually detected incidentally. However, very rarely, they can manifest with clinical symptoms. We describe such a symptomatic case of high cervical spinal cord compression associated with… read more here.
Keywords: vertebral arteries; high cervical; cervical spinal; cord compression ... See more keywords
A Personalized Medicine Approach for the Management of Spinal Metastases with Cord Compression: Development of a Novel Clinical Prediction Model for Postoperative Survival and Quality of Life.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.03.098
Abstract: Surgery should be considered for patients with metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) with a life expectancy of ≥3 months. Given the heterogeneity of the clinical presentation and outcomes, clinical prognostic models (CPMs) can assist… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; model; cord compression; personalized medicine ... See more keywords
Extramedullary hematopoiesis causing spinal cord compression.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.02.023
Abstract: Spinal cord compression due to extramedullary hematopoiesis is a rare neurosurgical problem that is successfully treated with urgent decompression. Here we report the case of a young man with hemoglobin Lepore disease and beta thalassemia… read more here.
Keywords: extramedullary hematopoiesis; cord compression; spinal cord;
Role of macrophages and activated microglia in neuropathic pain associated with chronic progressive spinal cord compression
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-52234-1
Abstract: Neuropathic pain (NeP) is commonly encountered in patients with diseases associated with spinal cord damage (e.g., spinal cord injury (SCI) and compressive myelopathy). Recent studies described persistent glial activation and neuronal hyperactivity in SCI, but… read more here.
Keywords: cord; cord compression; neuropathic pain; spinal cord ... See more keywords