Vertebral artery occlusion by a cervical 'hour-glass' neurofibroma.
نویسندگان
چکیده
A case of total vertebral artery occlusion by a cervical `hour-glass' or `dumb-bell' neurofibroma is reported. To the author's knowledge this is the first reported case in the English literature. A causal relationship between the arterial occlusion and the patient's symptoms has been postulated. The angiographic study of these patients is further emphasized to enhance safer and more effectual removal of these lesions.
منابع مشابه
Safety of unilateral endovascular occlusion of the cervical segment of the vertebral artery without antecedent balloon test occlusion.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Antecedent balloon test occlusion is often performed prior to vertebral artery sacrifice, but there is limited data to suggest this adds a significant clinical benefit, especially in the setting of trauma. Furthermore, balloon test occlusion can be time-consuming, add to the technical complexity of the procedure, and increase the overall cost of treatment. The purpose of ...
متن کاملFatal Vertebral Artery Injury in Penetrating Cervical Spine Trauma
Study Design. This case illustrates complications to a vertebral artery injury (VAI) resulting from penetrating cervical spine trauma. Objectives. To discuss the management of both VAI and cervical spine trauma after penetrating gunshot wound to the neck. Summary of Background Data. Vertebral artery injury following cervical spine trauma is infrequent, and a unilateral VAI often occurs without ...
متن کاملDumbbell-Shaped Neurofibroma of the Upper Cervical Spine: A Case Report
✔ Spinal neurofibromas are the most prevalent group of spinal tumors. They occur sporadically or in association with Neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF1, von Recklinghausen disease). A neurofibroma’s developing a “dumbbell tumor” is a situation which is quite often seen. Surgical intervention is indicated when myelopathy and motor deficits develop in the case of paraspinal neurofibromas. The goal of ...
متن کاملExtracranial Vertebral Artery Aneurysm Presenting as a Chronic Cervical Mass Lesion
Background. Aneurysms of the extracranial vertebral artery are rare and can provide a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Methods. We reviewed the clinical history of a patient presenting with cervical radiculopathy, who harboured an extracranial vertebral artery aneurysm eroding the cervical spine. Results. CT Angiography and MR Angiography set the diagnosis, by revealing a left C5-C6 verteb...
متن کاملOcclusion of the vertebral artery in cervical spine dislocations.
We studied 12 consecutive patients with facet joint dislocation in the cervical spine to assess the incidence, site and clinical sequelae of occlusion of the extracranial vertebral artery. Intra-arterial digital subtraction angiography was performed after the orthopaedic management of the dislocations. This demonstrated vertebral artery occlusion (one bilateral) in five of the seven patients wi...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 35 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1972