A5093225897- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
2023
Georgetown University
2023
Mount Auburn Hospital
2023
Retro-ondontoid pseudotumors represent soft tissue proliferation surrounding the transverse ligament of atlas, which most commonly results in cervical neck pain or myelopathy due to impingement upon cervicomedullary junction. The causes retro-odontoid pseudotumor formation are varied and include metabolic, inflammatory, degenerative, post-traumatic etiologies. To best our knowledge, an abducens nerve palsy as a result complex has never been reported. We discuss case 90-year-old woman who...
A carotid-cavernous fistula is a rare abnormal communication between carotid vasculature and the cavernous sinus. Development of often results from trauma, but may be spontaneous in setting predisposing risk factors. Suspicion for understandably low on routine non-contrast imaging. In this article, we present case initially presenting with potentially underrecognized imaging manifestation diffuse pituitary enlargement identified CT, later revealed to due presence fistula.