Cervical vertebral fusion with anterior meningocele. Issue 2 (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gallagher, Mathew J; Chavredakis, Emmanuel; Carter, David; Bhojak, Manesh; Jenkinson, Michael D; Clark, Simon R
• Is Part Of: Neuroradiology journal. Volume 28:Issue 2(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 205
• Page End: 208
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: Cervical vertebrae -- spinal fusion -- meningocele -- Klippel–Feil syndrome -- syringomyelia; Nervous system -- Radiography -- Periodicals; Neuroradiography -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.804757
• DOI: 10.1177/1971400915576308
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1971-4009

Abstract

We present the first described case of cervical vertebral fusion associated with anterior meningocele and syringomyelia. A 45-year-old woman presented with minor trauma, and plain cervical spine radiographs highlighted a congenital deformity of the cervical vertebral bodies. She had a normal neurological examination; however, further imaging revealed a meningocele and syringomyelia. This case highlights the importance of thorough imaging investigation when presented with a congenital deformity in order to detect and prevent development of degenerative spinal cord pathologies.