Dermoid Cysts of Conus Medullaris [PDF]
Background and Aim: Conus medullaris dermoid cysts are benign lesions, usually observed in the lumbosacral region of the spinal canal. Such lesions are often associated with congenital dermal sinus tracts and spinal dysraphism.
Shervin Ghadarjani +3 more
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Resection of a conus medullaris hemangioblastoma: Case report
Background: Conus medullaris tumors are rare, as the majority of all spinal cord tumors occur in the cervical and thoracic regions. Hemangioblastomas of the spinal cord account for 3%–4% of all intramedullary spinal cord tumors and can be sporadic or ...
Reinier Alvarez +2 more
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Conus Medullaris Enterogenous Cyst [PDF]
This report discusses the unique presentation and outcome of a patient with a conus medullaris enterogenous cyst. The incidence of enterogenous cysts, differential diagnosis, imaging, presentation, and management are discussed. The unique aspects of this case presentation include a patient of advanced age with an atypical enterogenous cyst at clinical ...
Felix, Ryan W. +3 more
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Localizing tip of conus medullaris in hospital visiting adults using MRI
Introduction: Generally, the spinal cord ends at the level between the first and second lumbar vertebrae. There are many studies published globally, yet no article has been published concerning this title in our settings.
Madan Thapa +5 more
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Bilateral foot drop caused by T12 infectious spondylitis after vertebroplasty: a case report [PDF]
The most common cause of foot drop is lumbar degenerative disc herniation, particularly at L4/5. We present a rare case of spinal cord injury accompanied by a thoracolumbar lesion that presented with bilateral foot drop.
Dong Hwan Kim +5 more
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Background: Pediatric pial arteriovenous fistula (AVFs) of the conus medullaris is a very rare condition. Over these two last decade, only 21 Cases was reported in literature about AVF Spinal cord.
N.D.A. Bankole +5 more
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Observations of the Conus Medullaris in a Korean Population [PDF]
Study Design Retrospective study (level of evidence: level 3). Purpose To study the anatomy of the conus medullaris in Koreans. Overview of Literature The anatomical position of the conus medullaris is well-documented in anatomy textbooks; however, the ...
Myung-Sang Moon +4 more
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Intramedullary Conus Medullaris Tuberculoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Intramedullary tuberculoma (IMT) of the conus medullaris is extremely rare. We present a case of intramedullary conus medullaris tuberculoma in which the diagnosis was based on there being very high levels of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in the patient’s ...
Verajit Chotmongkol +3 more
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In Vivo MRI Measurement of Spinal Cord Displacement in the Thoracolumbar Region of Asymptomatic Subjects with Unilateral and Sham Straight Leg Raise Tests. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Normal displacement of the conus medullaris with unilateral and bilateral SLR has been quantified and the "principle of linear dependence" has been described.
M Rade +6 more
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Level of conus medullaris termination in adult Kashmiri population: a magnet resonance imaging-based study [PDF]
Background: The spinal cord is considered as the principle content of vertebral canal. It begins as a downward extension of medulla oblongata at the level of upper border of first cervical vertebrae (C1).
Ahmad Khan, Naseer +6 more
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