[Reversible Paraplegia - Favorable Outcome After Delayed Diagnosis] - Publication

Publication

[Reversible Paraplegia - Favorable Outcome After Delayed Diagnosis]

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2019

Stienen Martin N., Bellut David, Stojanov Dragan, Eriks-Hoogland Inge, Regli Luca, Oertel Markus F

Citation

Stienen M, Bellut D, Stojanov D, Eriks-Hoogland I, Regli L, Oertel M. [Reversible Paraplegia - Favorable Outcome After Delayed Diagnosis]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2019; 108:341-345.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Praxis (Bern 1994) 2019; 108

Publication Date

Jan 1, 2019

Issn Print

1661-8157

Pages

341-345

Brief description/objective

Reversible Paraplegia - Favorable Outcome After Delayed Diagnosis Abstract. A 74-year-old woman was referred for progressive gait disturbances. On presentation, she had a complete paraplegia (wheelchair-bound for 19 months) and bladder sphincter dyssynergia with sensory sacral sparing. Magnetic resonance imaging studies revealed a 24 × 13 × 17 mm intradural mass with compression of the spinal cord and myelomalacia between C6 and Th1. We performed unilateral laminectomies of C6-Th1 and microsurgical resection of a meningioma. Under intensive rehabilitation, the patient regained independent walking ability and recovery of bladder function and continence within six months postoperatively.