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Dorsal arachnoid web: A rare clinical entity.

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Citation: Clinical Imaging. 85:1-4, 2022 May.PMID: 35217252Institution: MedStar Harbor Hospital | MedStar Union Memorial HospitalDepartment: Internal Medicine Residency | RadiologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Spinal Cord Compression | *Spinal Cord Diseases | Hernia | Humans | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Myelography | Tomography, X-Ray ComputedYear: 2022 Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2001-2007, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - presentISSN:

0899-7071

Name of journal: Clinical imagingAbstract: A dorsal arachnoid web is a rare entity involving abnormal formation of arachnoid mater into a dense web which may result in ventral herniation of the spinal cord and significant neurologic symptoms. Back pain or a compressive myelopathy are two of the most common presenting symptoms. CT myelogram or MRI can aid in the diagnosis of arachnoid web, and management of includes surgical and conservative approaches. Herein, we describe two interesting cases of arachnoid webs highlighting the diagnostic approach and differences in the approach to management of each case. Copyright ♭ 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.All authors: Allen C, Haas CJ, Rao SJ, Raza ROriginally published: Clinical Imaging. 85:1-4, 2022 Feb 22.Fiscal year: FY2022 Digital Object Identifier:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.02.011

Date added to catalog: 2022-03-17

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Available online through MWHC library: 2001-2007, Available in print through MWHC library: 1999 - present

A dorsal arachnoid web is a rare entity involving abnormal formation of arachnoid mater into a dense web which may result in ventral herniation of the spinal cord and significant neurologic symptoms. Back pain or a compressive myelopathy are two of the most common presenting symptoms. CT myelogram or MRI can aid in the diagnosis of arachnoid web, and management of includes surgical and conservative approaches. Herein, we describe two interesting cases of arachnoid webs highlighting the diagnostic approach and differences in the approach to management of each case. Copyright ♭ 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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