Epidural lumbar pneumocysts and radiculopathy: description of a clinical case of diagnosis and treatment
https://doi.org/10.20340/vmi-rvz.2024.4.CASE.1
Abstract
Epidural pneumocysts are a rare but significant cause of severe low back pain in patients. A clinical case of diagnosis and treatment of this disease, which often remains poorly studied in the literature, is presented. It should be noted that descriptions of nerve root compression by a gas bubble are found in both domestic and foreign publications, but they are rare, which makes the problem relevant and interesting for the medical community.
About the Authors
S. N. Larionov
Irkutsk Scientific Center of Surgery and Traumatology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey N. Larionov, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Leading Researcher, Head of the Scientific and Clinical Depart- ment of Neurosurgery
1, Bortsov Revolyutsii str., Irkutsk, 664003
A. P. Zhivotenko
Irkutsk Scientific Center of Surgery and Traumatology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr P. Zhivotenko, Researcher, Scientific and Clinical Department of Neurosurgery
1, Bortsov Revolyutsii str., Irkutsk, 664003
A. I. Vel'm
Irkutsk Scientific Center of Surgery and Traumatology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey I. Vel'm, Cand. Sci. (Med.), radiologist
1, Bortsov Revolyutsii str., Irkutsk, 664003
V. A. Sorokovikov
Irkutsk Scientific Center of Surgery and Traumatology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir A. Sorokovikov, Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Director, Irkutsk Scientific Center of Surgery and Trau- matology; Head of the Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neuro- surgery, Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education – Branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education
1, Bortsov Revolyutsii str., Irkutsk, 664003
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Larionov S.N., Zhivotenko A.P., Vel'm A.I., Sorokovikov V.A. Epidural lumbar pneumocysts and radiculopathy: description of a clinical case of diagnosis and treatment. Bulletin of the Medical Institute "REAVIZ" (REHABILITATION, DOCTOR AND HEALTH). 2024;14(4):87-91. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20340/vmi-rvz.2024.4.CASE.1
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