Transdural Approach for Resection of Craniovertebral Junction Cysts: Case Series
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DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002255
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) cysts, including retro-odontoid pseudotumors, are challenging pathologies to treat and manage effectively. Surgical intervention is indicated when these lesions result in progressive myelopathy, intractable pain, or instability. OBJECTIVE: To present a… read more here.
Keywords: craniovertebral junction; case series; transdural approach; retro odontoid ... See more keywords
Regression of Retro-odontoid Pseudotumor Using External Orthosis without Atlantoaxial Fusion: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.18.00329
Abstract: CASE We treated an 87-year-old woman with noninflammatory retro-odontoid pseudotumor induced by atlantoaxial instability (AAI) using only a Philadelphia collar. Because of perioperative risk factors, fusion surgery was canceled; nevertheless, the neurological symptoms improved gradually.… read more here.
Keywords: external orthosis; retro odontoid; case; odontoid pseudotumor ... See more keywords
Retro-odontoid pseudotumor presenting double layer on MRI: A case report
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_756_2022
Abstract: Background: Retro-odontoid pseudotumors (ROPs) typically present as a single mass posterior to the odontoid ranging from isointense to hypointense relative on T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging (MRI T1WI). Here, a patient with ROP exhibited the… read more here.
Keywords: double layer; layer; retro odontoid; mri ... See more keywords