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Enterogenous cysts are relatively rare causes of spinal cord compression. A case of enterogenous cyst causing compression of spinal cord at C2–3 is presented. Radiological findings, including MRI, are discussed.
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Aoki, S., Machida, T., Sasaki, Y. et al. Enterogenous cyst of cervical spine: clinical and radiological aspects (including CT and MRI). Neuroradiology 29, 291–293 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00451770
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00451770