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KMID : 0377220010260020130
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Medical Journal of Chosun Univercity
2001 Volume.26 No. 2 p.130 ~ p.133
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Brown-Sequard sundrome caused by cervical disc herniation
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Choi Yul
Kim Chan
Lee Seung-Myung
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Abstract
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It has been estimated that 2-4% of all traumatic spinal cord injuries is occured to Brown-Sequard syndrome. Degenerative spinal disease is not often cited, particularly in cervical disc herniation. A 35-yearold man presented with an 3-month history of posterior neck pain. At the 1 week prior to admission, he also noted left hemiparesis and right side numbness. Cervical MR image showed a large, left posterolateral disc herniation at C3-4, with left sided cord compression. The patient underwent an anterior cervical decompression at C3-4 with fusion. The patient’s symptoms have steadily improved(with pain relief within several days and almost recovery of both motor and sensory deficits). The Brown-Sequard syndrome can be caused by a cervical disc herniation. The MRI scan should represent the initial investigative procedure, and would be wise to consider in all cases of progressive spinal cord dysfunction.
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KEYWORD
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Brown-Sequard syndrome, herniated cervical disc, myelopathy
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