A case of anterior spinal cord syndrome in a patient with unruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm with a mural thrombus

A case of anterior spinal cord syndrome in a patient with unruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm with a mural thrombus

Abstract Background Spinal cord infarction is an uncommon condition. Anterior cord syndrome present with paraparesis or quadriparesis with sparing of vibration and proprioceptive senses. The common causes of anterior cord syndrome are aortic dissection and aortic surgical interventions. Spontaneous...

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Main Authors: Nilukshana Yogendranathan, H. M. M. T. B. Herath, W. D. Jayamali, Anne Thushara Matthias, Aruna Pallewatte, Aruna Kulatunga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Anterior spinal cord infarction
Thoracic aortic aneurysm
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0786-4

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