| Cervical myelopathy caused by anomalies at the level of atlas. | |
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PMID: 20075771 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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STUDY DESIGN: Case report. OBJECTIVE: To report a case of cervical myelopathy due to simultaneous anomalies at the level of atlas involving hypoplasia of the posterior arch of the atlas, partial ossification of the transverse atlantal ligament, and hypertrophy of the dens. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Hypoplasia of the posterior arch of the atlas, ossification of the transverse atlantal ligament, and hypertrophy of the dens are all individually very rare clinical entities. We are not aware of previous reports describing the association of hypoplasia of the posterior arch of the atlas, partial ossification of the transverse atlantal ligament, and hypertrophy of the dens. METHODS: The patient's medical history, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation are examined. Surgical treatment and clinical outcome are reported. In addition, available literature is also reviewed. RESULTS: The patient's neurologic symptoms significantly improved after posterior decompressive surgery. CONCLUSION: We believe this is the first case of cervical myelopathy caused by simultaneous anomalies at the level of atlas involving hypoplasia of the posterior arch of the atlas, partial ossification of the transverse atlantal ligament, and hypertrophy of the dens. Surgical intervention improved the neurologic impairment. |
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Authors:
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Jia-Guang Tang; Shu-xun Hou; Wei-Lin Shang; Wen-Wen Wu |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Spine Volume: 35 ISSN: 1528-1159 ISO Abbreviation: Spine Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-01 Completed Date: 2010-09-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7610646 Medline TA: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: E77-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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From the Institute of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of the General Hospital of PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China. jiaguangtang@yahoo.com.cn |
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Cervical Atlas
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abnormalities*,
radiography* Female Humans Middle Aged Spinal Cord Diseases / etiology, radiography*, surgery* |
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