Severe pathologic compression of three consecutive vertebrae in Gaucher's disease: a case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To date, only one patient with spinal affection of Gaucher's disease requiring surgery for spinal compression has been reported. We present an additional case with extensive affection of three consecutive vertebral bodies, and present a review of the literature relating to the management of therapy and follow-up of this disease.
Medical subject headings
- Gaucher Disease
- Kyphosis
- Spinal Fractures
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Anatomy
- thoracic spine