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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1996;25(11): 2365-2367. |
A Brown-Sequard Syndrome Resulting from a Ruptured Cervical Disc Herniation: A Case Report. |
Moon Soo Shin, Bong Sub Chung, Hun Kyu Choi |
Department of Neurosurgery, Kyung Hee Pundang CHA General Hospital, Sungnam, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
We present a case of Brown-Sequard syndrome due to a massive cervical disc herniation at C5/6 level, presenting sings of sudden and severe spinal cord compression. The lesion was diagnosed by MRI and herniated cervical disc was removed under the surgical microscope via anterior route. The result of operation was good. A brief review of the literature is given. |
Key Words:
Brown-Sequard Syndrome; Herniated cervical disc; MRI |
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