Computerized tomography in a calcified postoperative extradural cyst

Extradural cysts resulting from dural/arachnoidal tears are unusual postoperative complications. A case of a calcified cyst is reported, emphasising its mechanism of formation, clinical significance and radiographic features. It is quite surprising today that the question should still arise as to wh...

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Published in:	Neurochirurgia Vol. 27; no. 1; p. 20
Main Authors:	Bernini, F P, Cioffi, F A, Scuotto, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-01-1984
Subjects:	Adult Cysts - diagnosis Cysts - surgery Female Humans Intervertebral Disc Displacement - surgery Postoperative Complications Spinal Cord Diseases - diagnosis Spinal Cord Diseases - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Extradural cysts resulting from dural/arachnoidal tears are unusual postoperative complications. A case of a calcified cyst is reported, emphasising its mechanism of formation, clinical significance and radiographic features. It is quite surprising today that the question should still arise as to whether computerized tomography is able to enrich the process of diagnosis, and if so in what circumstances.
ISSN:	0028-3819
DOI:	10.1055/s-2008-1053717