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Intradural-extramedullary isolated compressive sarcoid lesion.
Kyle A Smith1, Samuel K Asante1, John Clough1
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
Surgical Neurology International
|December 29, 2016
Summary
This study presents a rare case of cervical sarcoidosis causing spinal cord compression. Surgical decompression was successful in improving the patient's myelopathic symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Immunology
Background:
- Central nervous system sarcoidosis affects 5-10% of patients.
- Isolated spinal sarcoidosis is rare, occurring in 0.3-1% of cases.
- Spinal sarcoid lesions can cause compressive myelopathy.
