Brown-Sequard Syndrome Caused By Cervical Disc Herniation: Case Report and Review

Karadag-Saygi E., Cubukcu-Aydoseli K., Aydoseli A., Akyuz G.

NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY, vol.20, no.1, pp.46-47, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/wnq.0b013e3181d27625
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY QUARTERLY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.46-47
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A herniated cervical disc is a very rare cause of Brown-Sequard syndrome. We report a 34-year-old man diagnosed as large C5 to C6 disc herniation producing acute Brown-Sequard Syndrome. This report details the importance of rehabilitation program to shorten the time returning to normal daily activity in addition to early diagnosis and surgery.