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ArticleRadiology case reports2020

Incidentally discovered type 1 split cord malformation in an adult patient.

Richard Assaker, Georges El Hasbani, Jose Vargas, Kalind Parashar, Ginu A Thomas, Paul Rodrigue, Neda Yagan

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Article in Radiology case reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Richard AssakerSt. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA.
Georges El HasbaniAmerican University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Jose VargasSt. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA.
Kalind ParasharSt. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA.
Ginu A ThomasSt. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA.
Paul RodrigueSt. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA.
Neda YaganSt. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT 06606, USA.
St. Vincent's Medical Center · USAmerican University of Beirut Medical Center · LB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Split spinal cord syndrome (SCM), an entity of spinal dysraphisms, occurs rarely in adults and is associated with tethered cord syndrome, which commonly presents with back pain. Besides clinical findings, neuroimaging by Magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography is needed for diagnosis. We report a case of a previously healthy 51-year-old man who presented for right upper abdominal quadrant pain. A computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis incidentally discovered the diagnosis of type 1 SCM. This case highlights that SCM can remain asymptomatic throughout life to be diagnosed at one point by neuroimaging. Whenever no clinical complications exist, no surgical intervention might be indicated.

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Abdominal CT scanIncidental findingSpinal dysraphisms

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PMID32774575
PMCPMC7399242
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