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An unusual presentation of thoracic cord compression by a dorsal arachnoid cyst in a 14-month-old boy. A discussion of the case and review of the literature.
- K Woon, J Shah, and M Cartmill.
- Department of Neuroradiology, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 1EF, UK. kelvinwoon@doctors.net.uk
- Br J Neurosurg. 2008 Apr 1;22(2):283-5.
AbstractSpinal arachnoid cysts are a rare cause of spinal cord compression in children and presenting symptoms may be subtle. We present a neurologically intact 14-month-old boy who presented with pain and postural irritability from a thoracic arachnoid cyst.
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