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H J Han1, J W Kim1, J H Jeong1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Dongdae-ro 87, 38067 Gyeongju, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Pneumorrhachis (PR) is a rare radiological condition characterized by the presence of intraspinal air. PR is commonly classified as spontaneous (nontraumatic), traumatic, or iatrogenic, and iatrogenic PR is the most common and often occurs secondary to invasive procedures such as epidural anesthesia, lumbar puncture, or spinal surgery. PR is usually asymptomatic, but it can produce symptoms associated with its underlying pathology. Here, we report a rare case of intramedullary cervical PR following a cervical epidural steroid injection (ESI) and include pertinent discussion.
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