Idiopathic hypertrophic cervical pachymeningitis: a case report with 5 year follow up.
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چکیده
Idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis is an extremely rare entity. It usually affects cranial meninges. The spinal form is further uncommon and presents as a chronic progressive disease. We describe a 42 year old female with isolated idiopathic hypertrophic cervical pachymeningitis who had a relapsing remitting course under observation for five years. Laminectomy and immunosuppressive therapy produced temporary and partial relief. The long term course and relevant literature is reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 51 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003