Korean J Spine.  2015 Jun;12(2):88-90. 10.14245/kjs.2015.12.2.88.

Rapid Resolution of Traumatic Pneumatocyst in the Cervical Spine: A Case Report

• Park JH
• Kim SW
• Kim HS
• Ko JU

• KMID: 1927565
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2015.12.2.88

Abstract

Intraosseous pneumatocyst is a benign, gas-filled, cystic lesion, and is commonly encountered in iliac bone or sacrum. Other locations of this lesion following trauma are rare, and only a handful of isolated cases have been reported. The pathogenesis and etiologies of this uncommon entity are various and it can present a diagnostic challenge. Only four previous cases have described the natural course of intravertebral pneumatocysts. Here, the authors report a rare case of traumatic pneumatocyst, which resolved rapidly without further complication. Possible pathogenic mechanisms are discussed and reviews of literatures are included.

Keyword

Pneumatocyst; Cervical; Trauma

MeSH Terms

Hand
Sacrum
Spine*