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  • Title: Cervical cord compression due to intradiscal gouty tophus: brief report.
    Author: Sanmillan Blasco JL, Vidal Sarro N, Marnov A, Acebes Martín JJ.
    Journal: Spine (Phila Pa 1976); 2012 Nov 15; 37(24):E1534-6. PubMed ID: 22914704.
    Abstract:
    STUDY DESIGN: We describe an unusual cause of myelopathy with a discussion of similar cases previously reported in the literature. OBJECTIVE: To report a case of myelopathy due to intradiscal gouty tophus. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Spinal involvement in gout is uncommon. Cervical spinal cord compression caused by gout is particularly rare. METHODS: We report the case of a 71-year-old man with a history of hyperuricemia gout. Spastic quadriparesis developed for more than 4 months. Magnetic resonance image of the cervical spine revealed a herniated cervical disc at the C3-C4 level. Anterior discectomy was performed. Intradiscal chalky white granular material was found during surgery. RESULTS: Histological examination of the surgical specimen demonstrated a gouty tophus. The patient regained strength in all extremities in the postoperative period and required rehabilitation treatment. CONCLUSION: Spinal gout should be considered in all patients presenting myelopathy and history of gout. When progressive neurological symptoms develop, surgical decompression can provide a satisfactory outcome.
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