World Neurosurg
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Case Reports
Case Report of An Anterior Thoracic Myelomeningocele - a multidisciplinary approach to surgical management.
Cervicothoracic myelomeningocele (MMC) is a rare entity with only 2 reported cases in the literature of anterior thoracic MMC. ⋯ This case highlights the unique multidisciplinary surgical management of the rare entity of anterior thoracic MMC without scoliosis correction for radiologic progression.
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Chordomas are rare, locally malignant tumors derived from remnants of the notochord that can manifest anywhere in the spine or base of the skull. Surgical treatment for chordomas of the lumbar spine often fails to achieve successful en bloc resection, which is critical to minimizing recurrence risk. ⋯ This approach offers a promising technological adjunct for the treatment of complex spine tumors requiring precise resection and reconstruction.
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Case Reports
Atlantoaxial dislocation associated with type-1 neurofibromatosis: case report and review of the literature.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is an autosomal dominant genetic condition in which spinal deformities are commonly involved. However, atlantoaxial dislocation in NF-1 is extremely rare. A review of the English literature has identified only 10 cases in 8 reports. We report a rare case involving NF-1 associated with severe atlantoaxial dislocation. ⋯ Atlantoaxial dislocation is a rare complication in NF-1 patients. Surgical reduction combined with fusion is essential for a good outcome. Spine surgeons should also be knowledgeable about the possibility of significant hemorrhage before surgery.