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Intraspinal Pannus Formation at C6 in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis Causing Severe Cervical Cord Compression. A Case Report

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Journal Rheumatol Int
Specialty Rheumatology
Date 2003 Jul 12
PMID 12856145
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Abstract

We report a rare case of cervical cord compression caused by intraspinal pannus formation at C6 in a patient with long-term rheumatoid arthritis. No atlantoaxial abnormalities were seen. The imaging findings are presented and the pathology discussed.

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