| Langerhans cell histiocytosis causing cervical myelopathy in a child. | |
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PMID: 20617093 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a disorder of the phagocytic system, is a rare condition. Moreover, spinal involvement causing myelopathy is even rare and unusual. Here, we report a case of atypical LCH causing myelopathy, which was subsequently treated by corpectemy and fusion. A 5-year-old boy presented with 3 weeks of severe neck pain and limited neck movement accompanying right arm motor weakness. CT scans revealed destruction of C7 body and magnetic resonance imaging showed a tumoral process at C7 with cord compression. Interbody fusion using cervical mesh packed by autologus iliac bone was performed. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of LCH. After the surgery, the boy recovered from radiating pain and motor weakness of right arm. Despite the rarity of the LCH in the cervical spine, it is necessary to maintain our awareness of this condition. When neurologic deficits are present, operative treatment should be considered. |
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Authors:
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Kun Soo Jang; Youn Young Jung; Seok Won Kim |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-06-30 |
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Title: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Volume: 47 ISSN: 1598-7876 ISO Abbreviation: J Korean Neurosurg Soc Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
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Created Date: 2010-07-09 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101467054 Medline TA: J Korean Neurosurg Soc Country: Korea (South) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 458-60 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. |
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