Paraplegia due to Spinal Epidermoid Cyst Rupture at Asthma Attack

Ann Rehabil Med 2013 Apr; 37(2): 274-279

Paraplegia due to Spinal Epidermoid Cyst Rupture at Asthma Attack

Kweon Young Kim, MD, Jung Hun Kang, MD, Dae Woo Choi, MD, Min Hong Lee, MD, Jae Hyouk Jang, MD

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea

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ABSTRACT

Spinal epidermoid cyst is less than 1% of the entire spinal cord tumor and a rare tumor. It is a slowly proliferating benign tumor and can be a result of either congenital or acquired factors. In particular, reports of acute paraplegia due to spinal epidermoid cyst rupture are very rare. Since authors experienced paraplegia resulting from congenital spinal epidermoid cyst rupture during an asthma attack, it is reported with a review of literature.

KEYWORD

Epidermoid cyst, Asthma, Paraplegia

Ann Rehabil Med 2013 Apr; 37(2): 274-279