Complete recovery of spinal cord compression following parathyroidectomy

Alka Ganesh, Susy Kurian, Lily John

Postgraduate Medical Journal · 1981 · 33 citations · 3 references

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Summary A case is reported of spinal cord compression at T2 level caused by a brown tumour of primary hyperparathyroidism involving the posterior arch of the vertebra. The spontaneous regression of cord compression following parathyroidectomy is documented clinically and radiologically.

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