Foraminal L5-S1 disc herniation and conus medullaris syndrome: a vascular etiology?

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2007

Authors

Reis, C (Author) Other; Rocha, JA (Author) Other; Chamadoira, C (Author) Other; Paulo Pereira (Author) FMUP; Fonseca, J (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Acta Neurochirurgica

Vol. 149

Pages: 533-535

ISSN: 0001-6268

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Authenticus ID: P-004-A5J

DOI: 10.1007/s00701-007-1137-x

Abstract (EN): A 56-year-old man presented with a conus medullaris syndrome lumbar magnetic resonance imaging showed only a right foraminal disc herniation at the L5-S1 level. Operative removal of the protrusion was followed by prompt neurological improvement. We postulate that the discrepancy between extent of compression shown by imaging and the neurological findings may reflect vascular compression of the artery of Desproges-Gotteron, an anatomical variant.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3