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ArticleSurgical neurology international2024

Aggressive osteoblastoma of the cervical spine and resultant complication due to swollen oxidized regenerated cellulose: A case report.

Harun Emre Sen, Busra Yaprak Bayrak, Volkan Etus

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Article in Surgical neurology international, 2024. 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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2citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Harun Emre SenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey.
Busra Yaprak BayrakDepartment of Pathology, Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey.
Volkan EtusDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey.
Kocaeli Üniversitesi · TR

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Osteoblastomas, although rare, are benign primary bone tumors, with cervical spine involvement being exceptionally uncommon. Late diagnosis, especially in aggressive cases, can lead to surgical challenges. Oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) used for hemostasis may result in complications if left in the surgical field. Case Description: An 8-year-old female presented with six months of intractable neck pain accompanied by swelling, hindering proximal right upper extremity evaluation. Motor strength was intact distally, with normal reflexes and no hypoesthesia. Imaging revealed a C4-5 facet joint lesion necessitating surgery. Intraoperative hemorrhage prompted ORC application, which led to postoperative arm pain and C5-6 radiculopathy. Subsequent surgery alleviated these symptoms. Conclusion: Osteoblastomas, despite their benign classification, may exhibit aggressive characteristics, warranting

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Cervical spine osteoblastomaComplicationSwollen oxidized regenerated cellulose

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PMID38344086
PMCPMC10858783
OpenAlexW4391031044

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