RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A Rare Case of T1-2 Thoracic Disc Herniation Mimicking Cervical Radiculopathy
JF International Journal of Spine Surgery
JO Int J Spine Surg
FD International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
SP 30
DO 10.14444/4030
VO 11
IS 4
A1 Gokcen, H. Bahadir
A1 Erdogan, Sinan
A1 Gumussuyu, Gurkan
A1 Ozturk, Sidar
A1 Ozturk, Cagatay
YR 2017
UL https://www.ijssurgery.com/content/11/4/30.abstract
AB Introduction Thoracic disc herniation is not as common as other disc herniations seen at other levels of spinal column. Th1-Th2 disc herniation is an extremely rare condition. Physical and cautious radiological examination is significantly important for diagnosis.Case Presentation We report a 45 years old male case with complaint of neck pain radiating to right upper extremity. The physical examination revealed Th1 radiculopathy symptoms. According to his images degeneration at C6-7 level and right T1 root compression due to Th1-Th2 disc herniation at foraminal region were evaluated. The patient underwent hemilaminectomy, foraminatomy and discectomy at T1-T2 level via posterior approach.Conclusion T1-2 level thoracic disc herniation can accompany with cervical region problems and some syndromes can mimic Th1 radiculopathy symptoms. The aim of this case report is to keep on mind of this rare condition and to emphasize the importance of physical findings and correlations with magnetic resonance imaging.