QUADRAPARESIS AFTER A SHUNTING PROCEDURE IN A CASE OF CERVICAL SPINAL NEURINOMA ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROCEPHALUS - CASE-REPORT

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作者
KOSHU, K [1 ]
TOMINAGA, T [1 ]
FUJII, Y [1 ]
YOSHIMOTO, T [1 ]
机构
[1] TOHOKU UNIV, SCH MED, INST BRAIN DIS, DIV NEUROSURG, SENDAI, MIYAGI 980, JAPAN
关键词
HYDROCEPHALUS; QUADRAPARESIS; SPINAL TUMOR; VENTRICULOPERITONEAL SHUNT;
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10.1227/00006123-199304000-00027
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
THE AUTHORS REPORT a rate case of cervical spinal neurinoma in a patient who presented with symptoms originating from hydrocephalus. Her symptoms improved after a ventriculoperitoneal shunt was inserted, although progressive quadraparesis appeared when she began to walk. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a cervical tumor. When it was removed, the patient's quadraparesis improved. Associated spinal tumors should be considered in the treatment of hydrocephalus of unknown origin.
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页码:669 / 671
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