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  • Title: Spinal cord compression from Wegener's granulomatosis: an unusual presentation.
    Author: Roy D, Rao PJ, Phan K, Mobbs RJ, Selby M.
    Journal: J Spine Surg; 2016 Dec; 2(4):319-323. PubMed ID: 28097250.
    Abstract:
    Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) causing spinal cord compression is very rare with only few cases reported in literature. We present a case report with review of literature. A 55-year-old lady with known WG presented with acute on chronic spinal cord compression. MRI scan revealed spinal cord compression anteriorly and posteriorly at T2-T5 level. Patient underwent urgent surgical decompression with excision of the posterior dural lesion with synthetic duraplasty. Patient made good neurological recovery. Histopathology revealed features consistent with WG. A rare case of spinal cord compression from WG is presented. Urgent surgical decompression with duraplasty resulted in good neurological outcome.
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