| Literature DB >> 12723656 |
S V Khadilkar1, K Menezes, H N Parekh, M Ursekar, S N Bhagwati.
Abstract
Idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis is an extremely rare entity. It usually affects cranial meninges. The spinal form is further uncommon and presents as a chronic progressive disease. We describe a 42 year old female with isolated idiopathic hypertrophic cervical pachymeningitis who had a relapsing remitting course under observation for five years. Laminectomy and immunosuppressive therapy produced temporary and partial relief. The long term course and relevant literature is reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID： 12723656
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Assoc Physicians India ISSN： 0004-5772