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  • Title: Retro-odontoid pseudotumor (pannus) with Forestier's disease presenting with severe tetraparesis: A case report and literature review.
    Author: Bamps S, Roosen G, Put E, Plazier M, Vanvolsem S, Wissels M, Donkersloot P, Duyvendak W.
    Journal: Surg Neurol Int; 2020; 11():111. PubMed ID: 32494387.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: A retro-odontoid pannus is often associated with inflammatory diseases. It can also have a noninflammatory cause due to chronic atlantoaxial instability. CASE DESCRIPTION: Here, we report a patient with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and a severe noninflammatory retro-odontoid pannus who rapidly improved after posterior craniocervical decompression and arthrodesis. CONCLUSION: Transoral resection of the pannus, followed by posterior stabilization, is a common treatment for this condition. The pannus can, however, also reduce after posterior stabilization alone (e.g., craniocervical decompression).
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