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Ligamentum Flavum Hematoma in the Adjacent Segment after a long Level Fusion.
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PMID:  21494365     Owner:  NLM     Status:  PubMed-not-MEDLINE    
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Ligamentum flavum hematoma (LFH) is a very rare condition of dural compression; most are observed in the mobile cervical and lumbar spine regions. A 67-year-old man who had a long level interbody fusion at L3-S1 four years ago presented with symptoms suggestive of dural compression. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a posterior semicircular mass located at the adjacent L2-L3 level. After decompression of the spinal canal and removal of the mass lesion, pathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed a hematoma within the ligamentum. The patient fully recovered to normal status after surgery. Here, we report our experience with a LFH in the adjacent segment after a long level fusion procedure and discuss the possible associated mechanisms.
Authors:
Hyeun Sung Kim; Seok Won Kim; Sung Myung Lee; Ho Shin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-01-31
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society     Volume:  49     ISSN:  1598-7876     ISO Abbreviation:  J Korean Neurosurg Soc     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-15     Completed Date:  2011-07-14     Revised Date:  2011-07-28    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101467054     Medline TA:  J Korean Neurosurg Soc     Country:  Korea (South)    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  58-60     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, Heori Sarang Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.
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