ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Disc herniation
;
Spine
;
Computed tomography
;
Pitfall in extruded disc fragment diagnosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The case of a 38 year-old-man with a mass at the S2 level similar to a benign nerve root tumor (neuroma) is reported. The CT scan examination revealed the mass close underneath but not in connection with a disc herniation at the L5/S1 level. During operation the mass was not encountered as tumor but as free sequestered disc herniation, which was confirmed by histological examination. The reasons for considering the mass a tumor are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00593349
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