Neurosarcoidosis mimicking acute cervical disc prolapse

Abstract

We describe the case of a 29-year-old farmer who developed upper limb radiculopathy followed by myelopathy in his lower limbs. MRI findings suggested cervical disc prolapse with cord changes. Despite a successful anterior cervical decompression and fusion his symptoms rapidly returned. Further investigations ultimately diagnosed underlying neurosarcoidosis.

Key words:

• Sarcoidosis
• anterior cervical discectomy
• neurosurgery
• radiology

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