Abstract
Cauda equina syndrome is an unusual complication of ankylosing spondylitis. We present a case of a 68-year-old woman with long-standing ankylosing spondylitis who developed cauda equina syndrome. MRI revealed a characteristic widening of the lumbosacral thecal sac and numerous dorsal thecal diverticula. MRI is a powerful, noninvasive tool to confirm the diagnosis and exclude a treatable compressive lesion and provides a good alternative to myelography, an invasive and potentially dangerous procedure in such patients.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 217-221 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Radiology |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 1 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Arachnoiditis
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Magnetic resonance imaging
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
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Fan, Y. K., Cheng, S. J., & Huang, J. K. (2004). MRI appearance of lumbosacral spine in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis and cauda equina syndrome. Chinese Journal of Radiology, 29(4), 217-221.