OSSIFICATION OF THE CERVICAL LIGAMENTUM-FLAVUM

被引:30
作者
KOBAYASHI, S [1 ]
OKADA, K [1 ]
ONODA, K [1 ]
HORIKOSHI, S [1 ]
机构
[1] ISESAKI CITY HOSP,DEPT NEUROSURG,GUMMA,JAPAN
来源
SURGICAL NEUROLOGY | 1991年 / 35卷 / 03期
关键词
CERVICAL SPINE; OSSIFICATION; LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM;
D O I
10.1016/0090-3019(91)90077-M
中图分类号
R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
A case of a 61-year-old man with ossification of the cervical ligamentum flavum is reported. The ossification was located on the left side of C3-4. The symptoms improved with laminectomy and resection. Ossification of the ligamentum flavum usually occurs in the lower thoracic spine, and is rare in the cervical region. Including the present one, only eight cases have been reported to our knowledge. The clinical features and pathogenesis are discussed.
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页数:5
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