[Arachnoid web presenting as tetraparesis].

Authors

Abigail Priscila Carreiro Mendes, Nina Koerner Raj

Published in

Ugeskrift for laeger. Volume 188. Issue 40. Sep 28, 2026. Epub Sep 28, 2026.

Abstract

Arachnoid webs are rare intradural lesions which disrupt cerebrospinal fluid flow and may cause spinal cord compression. This is a case report of a previously healthy 19-year-old woman who presented with acute back pain and rapidly progressive tetraparesis. MRI revealed cervical spinal cord ischaemia and an arachnoid web at the thoracic level. Surgical removal led to partial neurological recovery. Early recognition is essential, as timely surgery may prevent irreversible injury.

PMID:
42894953
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 19 Oct 2026.

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