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10 September 2020: Articles

Cervical Myelopathy Due to Ochronosis: An Intraoperative Suspicion

Challenging differential diagnosis, Rare disease

Mohammed S. Alisi A* , Munther G. Al-Saber D , Ahmed A. Abdulelah B , Amer Alqaisi B , Tareq M.A. Kanaan A , Fadi Hadidi D

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.924575

Am J Case Rep 2020; 21:e924575

Figure 3. T2 MRI results in our patient. (A) Mid-sagittal T2 MRI of the cervical spine. (B) Sagittal and axial T2 MRI of the C3/4 level, showing large central disc protrusion compressing the thecal sac and spinal cord. (C) Sagittal and axial T2 MRI of the C4/5 level showing a large broad-based disc osteophyte complex compressing the thecal sac and narrowing both nerve root exit foramina.

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American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923