Focal Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy with Ochronotic Deposits: An Unusual Cause for Neurogenic Claudication in Alkaptonuria.
- Author:
Rajesh REDDY
1
;
Mudumba VIJAYASARADHI
;
Debabrat BISWAL
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Spinal stenosis; Ligamentum flavum; Alkaptonuria
- MeSH: Alkaptonuria; Hypertrophy; Ligamentum Flavum; Spinal Stenosis; Spine
- From:Asian Spine Journal 2012;6(2):148-151
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Neurogenic claudication resulting from focal hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum in the lumbar spine due to ochronotic deposits has not been reported till date. The authors discuss one such case highlighting the pathogenesis, histological and radiological features. Salient features of management are also emphasized upon.
