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A case of back pain associated with neurology in a young man

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Abstract

Background

We present the case of a 14-year-old with a 3-month history of back pain, who on presentation, was demonstrated to have neurological signs.

Method

Investigation with radiographs and subsequent magnetic resonance imaging was performed, which demonstrated an expansile lesion in the tenth thoracic vertebra with posterior extension causing spinal cord compression. This was treated with surgical resection and spinal cord decompression.

Results

Diagnosis of aneurysmal bone cyst was made following histopathological examination of the resected lesion.

Conclusion

Back pain in childhood is a significant and often sinister symptom, which requires careful evaluation.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Adelaide and Meath Incorporating the National Children’s Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland

    J. O’Brien, E. Ward, O. Doody & M. Ryan

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Correspondence to J. O’Brien.

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O’Brien, J., Ward, E., Doody, O. et al. A case of back pain associated with neurology in a young man. Ir J Med Sci 178, 373–375 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-008-0170-y

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