Idiopathic spinal cord herniation as a treatable cause of progressive brown-sequard syndrome

J Clin Neurol. 2007 Dec;3(4):204-7. doi: 10.3988/jcn.2007.3.4.204. Epub 2007 Dec 20.

Abstract

Idiopathic spinal cord herniation is a rare spinal cord disorder caused by spinal cord prolapse through a adural defect. It is a curable disease, so early detection is of particular importance. We report a 38-year-old woman with Brown-Sequard syndrome which was caused by the thoracic spinal cord herniation. Her weakness was almost completely resolved after surgical management, which emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and surgical management in this rare disease entity.

Keywords: Brown-Sequard syndrome; Idiopathic spinal cord herniation; Surgery; Treatment.