scholarly journals Thoracic spinal cord compression secondary to metastatic synovial sarcoma: case report

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Arnold ◽  
Michael C. Park ◽  
Kathy Newell ◽  
John J. Kepes ◽  
J. Brantley Thrasher
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Synovial Sarcoma ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Posterior Fixation ◽  
Soft Tissue Neoplasm ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Thoracic Spinal ◽  
History Of

Synovial sarcoma is an uncommon malignant soft tissue neoplasm, occurring primarily in adolescents and young adults. It is prevalent in the periarticular soft tissues near large joints of the extremities and rarely involves the trunk. Metastases are not uncommon and usually involve the lungs; metastasis to the thoracic spine is rare. We report the case of a 47-year-old man with a history of synovial sarcoma of the lower back, with subsequent metastases to the lung, penis, and perineum (all previously resected), presenting with a 3-month history of low back pain and lower extremity paresthesias. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated multiple lesions involving multiple contiguous vertebral bodies, with the mass at T12 compressing the spinal cord. The patient underwent T11-T12 laminectomy, transpedicular decompression, tumor debulking, and posterior fixation and fusion. The patient died six months later due to disease progression. Although not curative, decompression and stabilization of the spine are often necessary in patients who present spinal cord compression.

Thoracic spinal cord compression masquerading as cauda equina syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 756.e3-756.e5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Stolper ◽  
Erin R. Hanlin ◽  
Michael D. April ◽  
John L. Ritter ◽  
Curtis J. Hunter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Cauda Equina Syndrome ◽  
Cauda Equina ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Thoracic Spinal

scholarly journals Symptomatic thoracic ossification of the ligamentum flavum in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis: Report of a case and review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 596
Author(s):  
Abolfazl Rahimizadeh ◽  
Parviz Habibollahzadeh ◽  
Walter L. Williamson ◽  
Housain Soufiani ◽  
Mahan Amirzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Ligamentum Flavum ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Decompressive Laminectomy ◽  
Thoracic Spinal

Background: Thoracic spinal cord compression due to both ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and ossification of the ligamentum flavum (OLF) is rare. Case Description: A 33-year-old male with AS presented with a paraparesis attributed to MR documented T9-T10 OLF/stenosis. He was successfully managed with a decompressive laminectomy; this resulted in marked improvement of his deficit. Conclusion: Thoracic OLF and AS rarely contribute T9-T10 spinal cord compression that may be readily relieved with a decompressive laminectomy.

Images of thoracic spinal cord compression due to intraspinal gouty tophus in two patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Wang ◽  
Jinmin Zhao ◽  
Maolin He ◽  
Mitra Fowdur ◽  
Tenglong Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Thoracic Spinal ◽  
Gouty Tophus

scholarly journals A Case of Intradural Arachnoid Cyst with Thoracic Spinal Cord Compression.

1992 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 717-719
Author(s):  
Atsushi Funahashi ◽  
Masateru Ijichi ◽  
Junji Awakuni ◽  
Yuji Tomida ◽  
Masataka Goto
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Arachnoid Cyst ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Thoracic Spinal

Extradural Thoracic Spinal Cord Compression: Unusual Initial Presentation of Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1165-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas A. Bakker ◽  
J. Marc C. van Dijk ◽  
Riemer H.J.A. Slart ◽  
Maarten H. Coppes ◽  
Gustaaf W. van Imhoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Lymphoproliferative Disorder ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Initial Presentation ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Post Transplant ◽  
Thoracic Spinal

scholarly journals To cut or not to cut? A case report on pediatric intervertebral disc calcification

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 307
Author(s):  
Hunter J. King ◽  
Rohin Ramchandani ◽  
Christina Maxwell ◽  
Atom Sarkar ◽  
Tina Loven
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Sensory Loss ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Calcification ◽  
Thoracic Spinal

Background: Intervertebral disc calcification (IVDC) is a rare cause of acute spinal pain in pediatric patients. The most common symptom is back or neck pain, but muscle spasm, muscle weakness, and sensory loss also occur. Many patients have an alarming presentation and radiological findings concerning for spinal cord compression. Case Description: A 10-year-old female presented with 2 weeks of worsening back pain and restricted neck flexion with no history of preceding trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed T4/5 and T5/6 vertebral disc calcification and posterior herniation causing thoracic spinal cord compression. Despite concerning imaging findings, we decided to manage this patient conservatively with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, leading to the improvement of symptoms within 9 days, and resolution of all pain within 1 month after hospital discharge. At 6 months follow-up, MRI showed complete resolution of calcification within the spinal canal. Conclusion: This case report emphasizes IVDC as an important differential diagnosis of pediatric disc disease that does not require surgical intervention. X-ray imaging with PA and lateral views is an adequate screening for these patients. Majority of cases resolve within 6 months with conservative therapy.

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