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Atypical Presentation of a Sequestered Posterolateral Disc Fragment.

Authors :
Ajayi O
Shoakazemi A
Tubbs RS
Moisi M
Rostad S
Newell DW
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2016 Feb 20; Vol. 8 (2), pp. e502. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Feb 20.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Sequestered disc fragments typically occur ventrally but can also migrate dorsally or intradurally. At times, atypical disc herniations can be misinterpreted on imaging as other lesions, such as neoplasms, hematomas, or abscesses. We present an uncommon case of a patient presenting with cauda equina syndrome secondary to an enhancing sequestered disc fragment mimicking a tumor.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
8
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27014536
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.502