[Spontaneous resorption of thoracic calcified disc herniation: Report of two cases and review of the literature].

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[Spontaneous resorption of thoracic calcified disc herniation: Report of two cases and review of the literature].

Neurochirurgie. 2012 Dec;58(6):353-7

Authors: Eap C, Bennis S, Blauwblomme T, Compaore P, Chamsedine A, Mireau E, Aldea S, Gaillard S

Abstract
We report on two cases of spontaneous resorption of a calcified thoracic hernia. This phenomenom is widely recognised in lumbar and cervical hernia, but is exceptional at the thoracic level. The potential mechanisms underlying this resorption are discussed trough a review of the literature. We think this could be another argument for a “wait and watch” period before a surgical decision in the patients who have few symptoms.

PMID: 22743329 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]