Pachymeningitis cervicalis hypertrophica. Case report

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Spinal Cord Diseases

Background:

• Idiopathic pachymeningitis hypertrophica is a rare condition characterized by thickening of the dura mater.
• Cervical radiculopathy can result from dural compression, leading to neurological deficits.

Observation:

• A 25-year-old male presented with symptoms of cervical radiculopathy attributed to idiopathic pachymeningitis hypertrophica.
• The condition involved significant thickening of the dura mater in the cervical spine.

Findings:

• Decompressive surgery was performed to alleviate the dural compression.
• The patient experienced substantial neurological improvement following the surgical intervention.

Implications:

• Surgical decompression is an effective management strategy for idiopathic pachymeningitis hypertrophica causing cervical radiculopathy.
• This case contributes to the understanding of the etiology and treatment of this rare dural thickening disorder.