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Tethered cord syndrome in an adult: Clinical and neuroradiological features

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Abstract

We present the clinical and neuroradiological features of tethered cord syndrome in a young woman and discuss the diagnostic role of CT scanning, performed before and after myelography.

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Presentiamo i particolari aspetti clinici e neurologici di un caso di sindrome da stiramento del midollo in una giovane adulta. Viene discusso il ruolo diangostico della TC, eseguita prima o dopo mielografia.

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  1. Divisione di Radiologia dell’Ospedale Generale Regionale, Sondalo, Sondrio

    Caverni L. & Clementi F.

  2. Divisione di Neurochirurgia dell’Ospedale Generale Regionale, Sondalo, Sondrio

    Giombelli E. & Brambilla P.

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Caverni, L., Giombelli, E., Brambilla, P. et al. Tethered cord syndrome in an adult: Clinical and neuroradiological features. Ital J Neuro Sci 8, 157–160 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02337590

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