Severe vertebral erosion by huge symptomatic pulsating aortic aneurysm

Aortic abdominal aneurysm rarely has been reported as causing osteolytic lesions of the spine. It may produce back and radiating pain patterns similar to those of several commonly encountered neurosurgical processes. We report a uncommon complication of huge pulsating aortic aneurysm causing severe...

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Published inJournal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 117 - 118
Main Authors Jang, Jung Hwan, Kim, Hyeun Sung, Kim, Seok Won
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Neurosurgical Society 01.02.2008
대한신경외과학회
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Case Report
신경외과학
Aortic aneurysm
Vertebral erosion
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Summary:Aortic abdominal aneurysm rarely has been reported as causing osteolytic lesions of the spine. It may produce back and radiating pain patterns similar to those of several commonly encountered neurosurgical processes. We report a uncommon complication of huge pulsating aortic aneurysm causing severe vertebral erosion with incapacitating back and radiating pain.
Bibliography:http://kmbase.medric.or.kr/Main.aspx?d=KMBASE&m=VIEW&i=1001920080430020117
G704-001031.2008.43.2.003
ISSN:2005-3711
1598-7876
DOI:10.3340/jkns.2008.43.2.117