Narrative: Astrocytomas originate from a particular kind of star-shaped glial cell found in the cerebrum portion of the brain, cells called astrocytes. This type of tumour usually does not spread outside the brain and spinal cord nor does it usually affect other organs. Here I report the case 28-year-old nulliparous female with a history of a 4” thoracic pilocytic astrocytoma and subsequent laminectomy.
The patient sought care post laminectomy for dull, constant lower back pain, neuropathy, paresthesias and visceral dysfunction.
The purpose of this case report is to describe the clinical course, treatment, and immediate and repeated positive response of a female patient suffering from symptoms of post-surgical laminectomy and resection of a thoracic pilocytic astrocytoma. This included Chiropractic treatment utilising Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) Category I block placement. The patient outcomes were beneficial.
Author keywords: Chiropractic; SOT, Category 1; post-laminectomy; astrocytoma.
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