Abstract
A case of histologically proven intramedullary spinal cord sarcoidosis diagnosed antemortem is presented. The patient manifested symptoms referable only to the spinal cord simulating a tumor-progressive tetraparesis. The histologic diagnosis of sarcoidosis was established through exploratory laminectomy. Surgical intervention is the only way to rule out a malignant process in case of sarcoidosis limited to the spinal cord.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 272-274 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Surgical Neurology |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dorsal laminectomy
- Intramedullary
- Sarcoidosis
- Spinal cord
- Tetraparesis