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Surgical treatment of primary spinal tumors in the conus medullaris [PDF]
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and surgical outcome of the conus medullaris tumors. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 26 patients who underwent surgery for conus medullaris tumor from August 1986 to July ...
한인호 +5 more
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Ganglioglioma of Conus Medullaris—A Rare Case
Gangliogliomas favor the temporal lobe. They are rarely reported in the spinal cord. Ganglioglioma of the conus medullaris is very rare. An 11-year-old boy presented with progressive weakness of bilateral lower limbs.
Sushil Kumar +3 more
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Conus medullaris termination in adult females
Objective: The primary objective of this study was to determine the termination level of the spinal cord in a sample population of adult female cadavers. Introduction: The conus medullaris represents the tapered, distal-most end of the spinal cord.
Newman, Jacob +4 more
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ABSTRACT U2 small nuclear RNA auxiliary factor 2 (U2AF2) is an essential pre‐mRNA splicing factor involved in the early stages of pre‐mRNA splicing. To date, multiple individuals have been reported with predominantly heterozygous missense variants presenting intellectual disability, speech and motor delays, seizures, hypotonia, and thin or hypoplastic ...
Amanda Toledo +3 more
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Abstract Background Cauda equina syndrome is a surgical emergency often caused by lumbar disc herniation. Spinal manipulative therapy is commonly used for lumbar spine disorders, but case reports have raised concerns it may precipitate cauda equina syndrome. One cohort study suggested no increased risk, although it did not focus on patients with lumbar
Robert J. Trager +3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Random skin biopsy (RSB) is a valuable method for diagnosis of intravascular lymphoma (IVL). Previous studies have performed RSB at multiple locations. This study aimed to evaluate the adequacy of a single RSB site and the appropriate depth of the biopsies for diagnosing IVL. Methods The study included 209 patients who underwent RSB
Phitsinee Purngpiputtrakul +6 more
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Giant Cystic Cum Solid Schwannoma of Conus Medullaris: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature
Giant schwannoma of the conus medullaris is a rare form of spinal neoplasm. A 22-year-old woman presented with sciatica. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine showed a mass lesion in the conus medullaris region with nerve compression.
Sumit Bansal +2 more
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Novel MYL1 Intron Variant With Expanded Phenotype
ABSTRACT Congenital myopathy‐14 (CMYO14) is an ultrarare autosomal recessive disorder caused by biallelic variants in MYL1, with only four patients reported to date. We describe what is likely the fifth reported patient, a neonate with severe hypotonia, respiratory insufficiency, and skeletal anomalies showing distinct histological changes of skeletal ...
Maria Barington +7 more
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A modified spinous process–splitting approach provides effective midline decompression with preservation of posterior structures, resulting in marked neurological improvement, reduced pain, and substantial correction of canal encroachment in thoracolumbar burst fractures.
Kaixuan Chen +4 more
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Spinal glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) that originates from the conus medullaris is rare as only 28 cases have been reported. It is highly aggressive and usually initially presents with low back pain, sensory and motor impairment of the lower extremities ...
Yu Hu +5 more
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