Abstract
A patient with von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis (NF-1) developed spinal cord compression from atlanto-axial subluxation caused by a neurofibroma involving the odontoid peg. His case is discussed and the relevant literature reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Humans
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Intervertebral Disc Displacement / diagnosis*
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Male
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Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis*
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Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnostic imaging
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Neurofibromatosis 1 / surgery
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Radiography
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Spinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Spinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Spinal Neoplasms / surgery