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What Does The Result Showing: Osteophytes Causing Impigment Over The Thecal Sac At C5-C6 Level Indicate?
osteophytes causing impigment over the thecal sac at C5-C6 level. well defined space occuping lesion situated at the face of odentoid process and causing compression and displacement of the cord which is pussed toward right side is in favour of neurofibroma
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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The osteophytes refer to degenerative changes in the bone which are common with advancing age.
The space occupying lesion at the odontoid process is a concern as it appears to be a tumor which can be a neurofibroma. This must be discussed in detail with a neurosurgeon and treatment may be taken depending on size of tumor and symptoms its causing.
Thanks for writing in.
The osteophytes refer to degenerative changes in the bone which are common with advancing age.
The space occupying lesion at the odontoid process is a concern as it appears to be a tumor which can be a neurofibroma. This must be discussed in detail with a neurosurgeon and treatment may be taken depending on size of tumor and symptoms its causing.
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