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Department of Clinical Neurology, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork., ainemerwick@yahoo.co.ukIssue Date
2012-02-03T15:12:28ZMeSH
Arachnoid Cysts/*complications/*radiography/surgeryFemale
Humans
Laminectomy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Middle Aged
*Myelography
Paraparesis, Spastic/*etiology/*radiography/surgery
Spinal Diseases/*complications/*radiography/surgery
*Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
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Ir Med J. 2008 Jan;101(1):21-2.Journal
Irish medical journalPubMed ID
18369020Abstract
Imaging of the spine is a fundamental part of assessment of paraparesis. Since the advent of MRI the indications for myelograms have diminished. However, a myelogram, although an invasive test, should still be considered a useful investigation for localising lesions in the spinal cord and for identifying rare causes of myelopathy. This case illustrates how a CT myelogram identified an arachnoid cyst, which is a potentially treatable cause of paraparesis.Language
engISSN
0332-3102 (Print)0332-3102 (Linking)
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