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[Unusual ischemic cord compression by discal hernia (author's transl)]
La Semaine Des Hopitaux : Organe Fonde Par L'Association D'Enseignement Medical Des Hopitaux De Paris
|April 18, 1979
Summary
Dorsal discal hernia, though rare, can present deceptively with neurological symptoms. Successful surgical intervention for a T11-T12 hernia causing progressive spinal cord amyotrophy highlights its potential treatability.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Cord Medicine
Background:
- Dorsal discal hernia is uncommon.
- Neurological presentations can be misleading.
Observation:
- A case of amyotrophic and fasciculations developed a progressive spinal cord amyotrophy.
- Diagnostic imaging, including gas myelography and spinal angiography, identified the discal hernia at T11-T12.
Findings:
- The identified T11-T12 discal hernia was successfully operated on.
- The study discusses the role of vascular factors in the semiology and pathogenesis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering dorsal discal hernia in differential diagnoses for spinal cord conditions.
- Successful surgical outcomes are achievable, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis and intervention.