Rapid Resolution of Traumatic Pneumatocyst in the Cervical Spine: A Case Report.
10.14245/kjs.2015.12.2.88
- Author:
Jae Hoo PARK
1
;
Seok Won KIM
;
Hyeun Sung KIM
;
Jae Ung KO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea. ns64902@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumatocyst;
Cervical;
Trauma
- MeSH:
Hand;
Sacrum;
Spine*
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2015;12(2):88-90
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Intraosseous pneumatocyst is a benign, gas-filled, cystic lesion, and is commonly encountered in iliac bone or sacrum. Other locations of this lesion following trauma are rare, and only a handful of isolated cases have been reported. The pathogenesis and etiologies of this uncommon entity are various and it can present a diagnostic challenge. Only four previous cases have described the natural course of intravertebral pneumatocysts. Here, the authors report a rare case of traumatic pneumatocyst, which resolved rapidly without further complication. Possible pathogenic mechanisms are discussed and reviews of literatures are included.
