Spontaneous resorption of thoracic calcified disc herniation: Report of two cases and review of the literature

We report on two cases of spontaneous resorption of a calcified thoracic hernia. This phenomenom is widely recognised in lumbar and cervical hernia, but is exceptional at the thoracic level. The potential mechanisms underlying this resorption are discussed trough a review of the literature. We think...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neuro-chirurgie 2012-12, Vol.58 (6), p.353-357
Hauptverfasser:	Eap, C, Bennis, S, Blauwblomme, T, Compaore, P, Chamsedine, A, Mireau, E, Aldea, S, Gaillard, S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	fre
Schlagworte:	Calcinosis - diagnostic imaging Calcinosis - pathology Calcinosis - physiopathology Electrophysiology Female Humans Intervertebral Disc Displacement - diagnostic imaging Intervertebral Disc Displacement - pathology Intervertebral Disc Displacement - physiopathology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Remission, Spontaneous Thoracic Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging Thoracic Vertebrae - pathology Thoracic Vertebrae - physiopathology Tomography, X-Ray Computed Watchful Waiting
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Zusammenfassung:	We report on two cases of spontaneous resorption of a calcified thoracic hernia. This phenomenom is widely recognised in lumbar and cervical hernia, but is exceptional at the thoracic level. The potential mechanisms underlying this resorption are discussed trough a review of the literature. We think this could be another argument for a "wait and watch" period before a surgical decision in the patients who have few symptoms.
ISSN:	0028-3770 1773-0619
DOI:	10.1016/j.neuchi.2012.05.005