Spontaneous regression of a broad-based protruded cervical disc: A case report and review of the literature

A 28-year-old female who originally presented with a C6-C7 disc herniation and myeloradiculopathy. Six months later, she experienced full spontaneous neurological recovery without surgery and the magnetic resonance-documented near-complete C6-C7 disc regression.

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Surgical Neurology International
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2025-11-21
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https://doi.org/10.25259/sni_1052_2025
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Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
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Spontaneous regression of a broad-based protruded cervical disc: A case report and review of the literature

Mehmet Edip Akyol, Sadık Tokar, Mustafa Arslan
Surgical Neurology International
Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
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Spontaneous regression of a broad-based protruded cervical disc: A case report and review of the literature

Mehmet Edip Akyol, Sadık Tokar, Mustafa Arslan
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Abstract

A 28-year-old female who originally presented with a C6-C7 disc herniation and myeloradiculopathy. Six months later, she experienced full spontaneous neurological recovery without surgery and the magnetic resonance-documented near-complete C6-C7 disc regression.

Surgical Neurology InternationalVol. 16
Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi (TR), Gaziantep Children's Hospital (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
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