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She was symptom free at final follow-up and discharged.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>We present the only recorded case of MLL developing in the cervico-thoracic region. Management posed difficultly as no literature currently exists. We demonstrated conservative management for cervico-thoracic MLL can be effective.<\/jats:p>\n               <jats:p>We have described the first documented case of cervico-thoracic MLL. MLL is not exclusive to pelvic injuries and can develop in the cervico-thoracic region. 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