Arachnoiditis ossificans associated with syringomyelia: a case report

Abstract

The association of arachnoiditis ossificans with syringomyelia is a rare pathological entity. We present an unusual case who presented with progressive myelopathy caused by arachnoidits ossificans and syringomyelia. The pathophysiology and treatment strategy of this rare entity are still controversial.

Keywords:

• Arachnoiditis ossificans
• syringomyelia
• myelopathy
• surgery

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