Thoracic disc herniation associated with papilledema. Case report.

The occurrence of papilledema in a patient with progressive spastic paraparesis due to herniation of the T11-12 intervertebral disc is reported. The papilledema resolved following discectomy. The association and possible pathogenetic mechanisms between spinal cord lesions and signs of raised intracranial pressure are reviewed.

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