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Thoracic myelocystoceles--two variants.

N Muthukumar1

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India. prasan86@eth.net

Acta Neurochirurgica
|February 10, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Thoracic myelocystoceles are rare spinal malformations. This report details two cases, highlighting diagnostic imaging and surgical outcomes, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Myelocystoceles are uncommon congenital spinal malformations.
  • Thoracic myelocystoceles are exceptionally rare variants of this condition.

Observation:

  • Two cases of thoracic myelocystoceles are presented.
  • Case 1: Thoracic swelling, paraplegia, incontinence; diagnosed via MR myelography.
  • Case 2: Midline mass, no neurological deficit; MRI revealed Type I split cord malformation with a CSF sac.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention in both patients did not alter neurological status.
  • MR myelography proved valuable in diagnosing thoracic myelocystoceles.
  • Distinguishing thoracic myelocystoceles from terminal myelocystoceles is crucial.

Implications:

  • Highlights the clinical presentation and embryology of thoracic myelocystoceles.
  • Underscores the diagnostic utility of MR myelography.
  • Discusses the limited role of surgery in improving neurological outcomes for these specific malformations.

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