Eosinophilic granuloma of c4 causing spinal cord compression

A rare case of vertebral eosinophilic granuloma (C4) causing spinal cord compression is reported. The clinical, histological and radiological features of this pathological entity are discussed. After surgery a complete neurological recovery was observed. The value, in selected cases, of surgical tre...

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Published in:Child's nervous system 1996-10, Vol.12 (10), p.630-632
Main Authors: MAGGI, G, DE SANCTIS, N, ALIBERTI, F, NUNZIATA REGA, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cerebrospinal fluid. Meninges. Spinal cord
Cervical Vertebrae - physiopathology
Cervical Vertebrae - surgery
Child
Eosinophilic Granuloma - complications
Eosinophilic Granuloma - physiopathology
Eosinophilic Granuloma - surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes)
Neurology
Spinal Cord Compression - etiology
Spinal Cord Compression - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:A rare case of vertebral eosinophilic granuloma (C4) causing spinal cord compression is reported. The clinical, histological and radiological features of this pathological entity are discussed. After surgery a complete neurological recovery was observed. The value, in selected cases, of surgical treatment with total removal of the tumour and reconstruction of the spine to ensure spinal stability and to prevent irreversible neurological deficit is emphasized.
ISSN:0256-7040
1433-0350
DOI:10.1007/BF00261660