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Suggest Treatment For Bone Fragment Inside Spinal Cord

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Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Question: Should I be concerned about this bone fragment left within my spinal cord. Happened when a dura tear occurred
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Small possibility of inflamation around it exists.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

I examinated the CT scan views you uploaded too.

In my opinion that foreign body probably piece of bone inside your spinal cord is too small to be concerned about mass effect that may cause.

However, periodic follow up clinically and by imaging is needed, because of the small possibility of abscess formation around the foreign body.

Keep following up with your treating Doctor.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

Neurologist, Surgical

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 4502 Questions

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Suggest Treatment For Bone Fragment Inside Spinal Cord

Brief Answer: Small possibility of inflamation around it exists. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. I examinated the CT scan views you uploaded too. In my opinion that foreign body probably piece of bone inside your spinal cord is too small to be concerned about mass effect that may cause. However, periodic follow up clinically and by imaging is needed, because of the small possibility of abscess formation around the foreign body. Keep following up with your treating Doctor. Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care.