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- Periodontoid pseudotumoral lesions (PPL) are rare conditions that can cause cervical pain and potentially lead to issues like atlantoaxial instability (AAI).
- Two patients over 60 experienced neck pain linked to PPLs, with one needing surgery for AAI while the other was treated non-surgically.
- Both patients achieved full pain relief and maintained good neurological function after an average follow-up of 36 months.
Article Abstract
Background: Periodontoid pseudotumoral lesions (PPL) are an uncommon cause of cervical pain and myelopathy. In addition, they may be associated with atlantoaxial instability (AAI).
Case Description: Two patients over 60 years of age presented with neck pain alone. Their MR scans showed expansive lesions involving the odontoid process. One patient with AAI required an occipitocervical arthrodesis, while the other patient without instability was managed with an external orthosis (Philadelphia collar). Both of them experienced full resolution of pain and remained neurologically intact an average 36 months later (range 24-48).
Conclusion: Here, we discussed the clinical, MR, and non-surgical (without AAI) versus surgical management (with AAI) for different types of PPL.
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