Paraplegia by spinal cord compression as the initial manifestation of Hodgkin’s disease: a case report

Lorenza Baroni; Sara Fornaciari; Barbara Predieri; Patrizia Bergonzini; Azzurra Guerra; Paolo Paolucci; Lorenzo Iughetti

Lorenza Baroni

Post-graduate School of Paediatrics University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Sara Fornaciari

Post-graduate School of Paediatrics University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Barbara Predieri

Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences Universiry of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Patrizia Bergonzini

Paediatric Unit AOU Policlinico of Modena

Azzurra Guerra

Paediatric Unit AOU Policlinico of Modena

Paolo Paolucci

Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences Universiry of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Lorenzo Iughetti

Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Keywords

Hodgkin’s disease, spinal cord compression, laminectomy, paraplegia

Abstract

The 90% of Hodgkin’s disease (HD) cases are originated by lymphnodes whereas 10% by extranodal regions as epidural space. Neurologic complications of HD can be classified as directly resulting from the disease or indirectly originated from the disease or from its treatment. Patients very rarely present with spinal cord compression (SCC) due to epidural HD. Few cases of HD with such presentation have been reported in the literature. Primary spinal extradural HD with no further organ involvement is extremely rare. We report a case of a child with SCC as initial and unique presentation of HD.

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Aug 20, 2014

How to Cite

Baroni L, Fornaciari S, Predieri B, Bergonzini P, Guerra A, Paolucci P, Iughetti L. Paraplegia by spinal cord compression as the initial manifestation of Hodgkin’s disease: a case report. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2014 Aug. 20 [cited 2023 Mar. 22];85(2):171-4. Available from: https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/3353

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Vol. 85 No. 2 (2014): Acta BioMed 2-2014

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CASE REPORTS

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