Amyloidoma of the craniovertebral junction
Shenoy, S.N.; Raja, A.
Neurology India 52(2): 241-242
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3886 PMID: 15269481 Document Number: 569876
We report a rare case of localized amyloidoma of the craniovertebral junction causing severe myelopathy and respiratory distress and death. The clinical features and the natural history of this rare condition are discussed.
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