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An unusual manifestation of Paget's disease of bone: spinal epidural hematoma presenting as acute cauda equina syndrome.

Authors :
Richter RL
Semble EL
Turner RA
Challa VR
Source :
The Journal of rheumatology [J Rheumatol] 1990 Jul; Vol. 17 (7), pp. 975-8.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Neurologic sequelae of Paget's disease of bone include involvement of the spinal cord or cauda equina due to mechanical compression by enlarged vertebrae, ischemia caused by a spinal artery, steal syndrome or neoplasm. We describe a patient with Paget's disease of bone who presented with acute cauda equina syndrome due to a spinal epidural hematoma. Clinicians need to recognize this entity since surgical intervention may result in a favorable outcome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0315-162X
Volume :
17
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of rheumatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2213767