J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1996 Nov;25(11):2365-2367.

A Brown-Sequard Syndrome Resulting from a Ruptured Cervical Disc Herniation: A Case Report

• Shin MS
• Chung BS
• Choi HK

Abstract

We present a case of Brown-Sequard syndrome due to a massive cervical disc herniation at C5/6 level, presenting sings of sudden and severe spinal cord compression. The lesion was diagnosed by MRI and herniated cervical disc was removed under the surgical microscope via anterior route. The result of operation was good. A brief review of the literature is given.

Keyword

Brown-Sequard Syndrome; Herniated cervical disc; MRI

MeSH Terms

Brown-Sequard Syndrome*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Spinal Cord Compression