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Computed tomography cervical spine sag image showing destruction, collapse of C7 with significant kyphosis
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F1
Her magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography cervical spine showed destruction of C7 [Figures 1 and 2] with very large anterior epidural abscess up to C2 and posterior C6C7 epidural granulation tissue with significant cord compression [Figure 3].
Magnetic resonance imaging cervical spine showing collapse of C7 with large epidural abscess and posterior granulation tissue with significant cord compression
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Her magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography cervical spine showed destruction of C7 [Figures 1 and 2] with very large anterior epidural abscess up to C2 and posterior C6C7 epidural granulation tissue with significant cord compression [Figure 3].
Axial view of the cervical spine C7 showing complete destruction of C7 body with right facet, pedicle, transverse process
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F3
Her magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography cervical spine showed destruction of C7 [Figures 1 and 2] with very large anterior epidural abscess up to C2 and posterior C6C7 epidural granulation tissue with significant cord compression [Figure 3].
Postoperative AP view of the cervical spine showing C6-D1 plate and posterior cage
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She was planned for surgery, C7 corpectomy with C6D1 fusion done [Figures 4 and 5].
Postoperative X-ray cervical spine suggests C7 corpectomy and C6-D1 fusion with titanium cage and screws
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F5
She was planned for surgery, C7 corpectomy with C6D1 fusion done [Figures 4 and 5].