Cervical myelopathy caused by ventrally located atlanto-axial synovial cysts: An open quest for the safest and most effective surgical management. Case series and systematic review of the literature.
Fiche publication
Date publication
décembre 2020
Journal
Neuro-Chirurgie
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr PROUST François
Tous les auteurs :
Chibbaro S, Gubian A, Zaed I, Hajhouji F, Pop R, Todeschi J, Bernard G, Di Emidio P, Mallereau CH, Proust F, Ganau M
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Despite a good understanding of the natural history of spinal synovial cysts (SCs), a widespread agreement regarding their optimal management is still lacking. This is particularly true for SCs occurring at the C1-C2 level, which are rare, but oftentimes lead to a rapidly evolving cervical myelopathy.
Mots clés
C1-C2, Cranio-cervical junction, Posterior approach, Surgery, Synovial cysts
Référence
Neurochirurgie. 2020 12;66(6):447-454