Ependymal Cyst Presenting with Lhermitte Sign

被引:5
作者
Franceschini, Paulo Roberto [1 ]
Worm, Paulo Valdeci [2 ]
机构
[1] Hosp Saude, Div Neurosurg, Caxias Do Sul, RS, Brazil
[2] Hosp Sao Jose Santa Casa, Div Neurosurg, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
关键词
ependymal cyst; Lhermitte sign;
D O I
10.1055/s-0033-1357301
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
StudyDesign Case report and review of the literature. Objective To present an unusual case of conus medullaris ependymal cyst. Methods This is a case of a 41-year-old woman with a diagnosis of ependymal cyst who presented with a history of shock-like pain to the lower limbs. Results The patient underwent a successful cyst decompression. Conclusion A few cases have been reported in the literature. Including this case, there are a total of eight cases of ependymal cyst in the conocaudal segment reported.
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页码:101 / 103
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