Ewha Med J.  1979 Jun;2(2):113-117. 10.12771/emj.1979.2.2.113.

Hypertrophic Interstitial Neuritis of Cauda Equina: Case Report with Myelographic Findings

• Chee SH

• KMID: 1969643
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12771/emj.1979.2.2.113

Abstract

The author reports a case of surgery-proved hypertrophic interstitial neuritis of cauda equina. The pathogenesis of the unique myelographic findings is described and illustrated. SUMMARY A case of surgery-proved hypertrophic interstitial neuritis of cauda equina is reported. The unique myelographic findings are illustrated. To the author's knowledge, no other condition produces these abnormalities.

Keyword

Hypertropic intestitial neuritis; Cauda equina; Dejerine Sottas syndrome; Sheath of Schwann; Linear radiolucency

MeSH Terms

Cauda Equina*
Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy
Neuritis*