Thoracic disc herniation. Analysis of 14 cases and review of the literature

Abstract

Fourteen cases of thoracic intervertebral disc prolapse are reported and analysed. Eleven were women, 3 men, and the peak incidence was in the 5th decade. No trauma was reported in our cases. The T8/9 interspace was the most frequently involved. A sensory level was noticed in 6 cases and in four a clear cut sensory level at T10 was observed. Results of surgical treatment show that using microsurgical techniques costotransversectomy and its modifications are equally effective; laminectomy is contraindicated.

Thoracic Intervertebral Disk Herniation: A Commonly Missed Diagnosis

“…Herniations of the thoracic intervertebral disks can mimic a myriad of medical conditions and have been misdiagnosed as cardiac, abdominal, gastrointestinal, neoplastic and demyelinating diseases, to name a few (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). Thoracic disk herniation is a relatively uncommon occurrence.…”

T1 Radiculopathy: Electrodiagnostic Evaluation

“…Thoracic disc herniation is a rare condition that occurs in only about 1% of all disc herniations [9][10][11]. When they do occur, they are typically found in older patients and are predominantly found in the lower thoracic spine [11][12][13].…”

“…When they do occur, they are typically found in older patients and are predominantly found in the lower thoracic spine [11][12][13]. The most common disc level for thoracic disc herniation was found to be the T11-12 level with 26-50% of the total number [14][15][16].…”

Thoracic disc herniation and dural arteriovenous fistula at the same level of the Spine

“…On the other side approximately 15% of asymptomatic adults have thoracic herniated nucleus pulposus on MR imaging studies [9,12]. Symptomatic thoracic disc herniation may cause paraparesis or radicular pain [1 1].…”