Publication Type | Case Report |
Authors | Wipplinger C, Simian A, Hernandez R, Navarro-Ramirez R, Kim E, Kirnaz S, Schmidt F, Fink M, Härtl R |
Journal | World Neurosurg |
Volume | 119 |
Pagination | 40-44 |
Date Published | 07/23/2018 |
ISSN | 1878-8769 |
Keywords | Intervertebral Disc Displacement, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Siderosis, Spinal Cord Diseases |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system is a rare neurologic disorder characterized by the superficial deposition of hemosiderin in the subpial layer resulting in iron-related progressive neurodegeneration. CASE DESCRIPTION: In this report, we present a case of superficial siderosis of the central nervous system secondary to an intradural thoracic disk herniation causing a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. CONCLUSIONS: The patient was successfully treated with T6-T8 transpedicular partial corpectomy, as well as diskectomy with decompression followed by watertight closure of the CSF leak. Intraoperative watertight closure of the CSF leak was achieved. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.07.117 |
PubMed ID | 30048787 |