Cervical intradural disc herniation: a new diagnostic clue based on MRI T2 hyperintensity and intraoperative increased water content in the intervertebral disc—a case report and mechanistic insights
This case underscores T2 hyperintensity and intraoperative detection of disc tissue with increased water content as potential indicators of CIDH in acute cervical myelopathy. Recognizing these features may support earlier diagnosis, guide surgical planning, and reduce complications such as cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Authors
- Huijuan Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4176-5013)
- D. H. Gao
- Xiaohui Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5353-7851)
- Guodong Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9583-0055)
- Gang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2613-7286)
- Yang Qiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2537-882X)
- Fang Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8684-2756)
Institutions
- Nanjing General Hospital of Nanjing Military Command (CN)
- Nanjing Medical University (CN)
- Nanjing University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-11-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1653174
- Primary Topic
- Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00