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  • 1Rygkirurgisk Afdeling, Københavns Universitetshospital - Rigshospitalet Glostrup.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 6, 2024
PubMed
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A rare butterfly vertebra anomaly caused severe back pain and paralysis. Surgical decompression successfully relieved the patient's symptoms, highlighting effective treatment for this spinal defect.

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Area of Science:

  • Spinal surgery
  • Neurology
  • Developmental abnormalities

Background:

  • Butterfly vertebra anomaly is a rare congenital vertebral malformation.
  • It results from incomplete fusion of the vertebral body during embryogenesis.
  • This case highlights a specific presentation with significant neurological compromise.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old male presented with progressive lower back pain and lower extremity paralysis.
  • Imaging revealed an isolated L3 butterfly vertebra.
  • Associated findings included L2-L3 disc fusion and a disc prolapse impinging on the spinal canal.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful surgical decompression.
  • Post-operative recovery showed significant relief of neurological symptoms.

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  • This demonstrates the efficacy of surgical intervention for symptomatic butterfly vertebra.

    • Implications:

    • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing symptomatic butterfly vertebra anomalies.
    • This case contributes to understanding the clinical spectrum and treatment outcomes.
    • Further research into embryogenesis and surgical techniques may improve patient management.