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Cervical cord compression by the vertebral artery causing a severe cervical pain: case report
Surgical Neurology
|July 1, 1993
Summary
A 47-year-old man experienced severe cervical pain due to vertebral artery compression within the spinal canal. Surgical treatment was performed, and the underlying mechanism of this rare condition was discussed.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Vascular Neurology
- Spinal Cord Medicine
Background:
- Cervical cord compression can arise from various pathologies.
- Vertebral artery anomalies are rarely implicated as a direct cause of spinal canal compression.
Observation:
- A case is presented of a 47-year-old male with severe cervical pain.
- Radiological imaging revealed vertebral artery compression within the spinal canal.
Findings:
- The patient underwent operative treatment for the cervical cord compression.
- The clinical presentation and diagnostic features of this rare condition were detailed.
Implications:
- This case highlights the vertebral artery as a potential cause of cervical cord compression.
- Understanding the mechanism of compression is crucial for effective surgical management.
- Further research into vascular causes of spinal cord compression is warranted.