Thoracic radiculopathy caused by a myodil cyst

We report the case of a myodil cyst causing a thoracic radiculopathy in a patient who had undergone a myelogram 30 years previously. Although myodil is no longer used, sequelae can continue to be seen for many years.

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 2000-08, Vol.14 (4), p.351-353
Main Authors: FITZPATRICK, M. O, GOYAL, K, JOHNSTON, R. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Case studies
Contrast Media - adverse effects
Cyst Myodil Pantopaque Radiculopathy Spinal Thoracic
Cysts - complications
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Iophendylate - adverse effects
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Nervous system
Neurology
Radiculopathy - etiology
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Spinal cord
Spinal Diseases - complications
Thoracic Vertebrae
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Summary:We report the case of a myodil cyst causing a thoracic radiculopathy in a patient who had undergone a myelogram 30 years previously. Although myodil is no longer used, sequelae can continue to be seen for many years.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/026886900417379