β地中海贫血中的脊髓压迫症：病例报告及文献综述
Spinal cord compression in beta-thalassemia: case report and review of the literature.
作者信息
Salehi S A, Koski T, Ondra S L
机构信息
Department of Neurological Surgery, The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
出版信息
Spinal Cord. 2004 Feb;42(2):117-23. doi: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101544.
STUDY DESIGN
A case report of thoracic spinal cord compression in a 34-year-old male with beta-thalassemia is reported.
OBJECTIVES
In patients with thalassemia, neurologic complaints should lead to a high index of suspicion for spinal cord compression from marrow expansion, ectopic bone formation and resultant stenosis. Initial presentation, diagnosis, radiographic findings, surgical treatment and follow-up are reviewed.
SETTING
This case is reported from Chicago, Illinois.
METHOD
A chart review is performed for the purposes of this case report.
RESULTS
Patient underwent decompressive laminectomy with good surgical outcome.
CONCLUSION
Rapid diagnosis and treatment of such a condition is essential to optimize the chances of recovery.
研究设计
报告一例34岁β地中海贫血男性患者发生胸段脊髓压迫症的病例。
目的
对于地中海贫血患者，出现神经症状时应高度怀疑脊髓压迫由骨髓扩张、异位骨形成及由此导致的狭窄引起。回顾其初始表现、诊断、影像学检查结果、手术治疗及随访情况。
地点
本病例报告来自伊利诺伊州芝加哥。
方法
为撰写本病例报告进行了病历回顾。
结果
患者接受了减压性椎板切除术，手术效果良好。
结论
对此类病症进行快速诊断和治疗对于优化康复机会至关重要。
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