Arachnoiditis ossificans of the thoracic spine

Abstract Arachnoiditis ossificans is a rare disorder characterized by the development of calcifications of the arachnoid membrane of the thoracic and lumbar spines. It is an extremely rare cause of spinal canal stenosis and consequent neurological compromise, and its origins and optimal management r...

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2014-03, Vol.21 (3), p.386-389
Main Authors: Bagley, Jacob H, Ryan Owens, T, Grunch, Betsy H, Moreno, Jessica R, Bagley, Carlos A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arachnoid - pathology
Arachnoid calcification
Arachnoiditis ossificans
Calcinosis - pathology
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Neurology
Ossification
Thoracic spine
Thoracic Vertebrae
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Summary:Abstract Arachnoiditis ossificans is a rare disorder characterized by the development of calcifications of the arachnoid membrane of the thoracic and lumbar spines. It is an extremely rare cause of spinal canal stenosis and consequent neurological compromise, and its origins and optimal management remain unclear. We review of the literature that illustrates the challenges of diagnosis and treatment of arachnoiditis ossificans. A patient with arachnoiditis ossificans is discussed to illustrate the presentation, treatment, and prognosis of the disease.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2013.07.020