Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4088327 | Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Réparatrice de l'Appareil Moteur | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Primary amylosis is rarely located in bone, exceptionally in the spine. The radiographic presentation is polymorphous. Magnetic resonance imaging is currently the best imaging technique. Spinal amyloidosis can exceptionally lead to cord compression requiring rapid surgical release.
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Authors
H. Ajlani, K. Zaouia, A. Chtourou, M. Elleuch, S. Bellil, S. Sellami,