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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1999;28(4): 565-569. |
Transient Quadriparesis due to Dysgenesis of the Posterior Arch of the Atlas: Case Report. |
Kwang Up Ahn, Soon Ki Hong, Kum Whang, Jhin Soo Pyen, Hun Joo Kim, Yong Pyo Han, Chul Hu |
Department of Neurosurgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
Acase of 14-year-old student is presented with the complaint of recurrent attack of transient quadriparesis during hyperextension of the neck. On 3-dimensional spinal CT and MRI, the authors confirmed intrusion of posterior tubercle of the atlas with increased signal on T1- and T2- weighted image was found. The clinical manifestations were improved without having cervical instability after a posterior laminectomy of the atlas. |
Key Words:
Cervical spinal stenosis; Dysgenesis; Posterior arch; Atlas; Transient quadriparesis |
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