Spinal cord syndromes.
Details
Serval ID
serval:BIB_56D078E6CC53
Type
A part of a book
Publication sub-type
Chapter: chapter ou part
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Spinal cord syndromes.
Title of the book
Manifestations of Stroke
Publisher
Paciaroni et al.
ISBN
1662-2804 (Electronic)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2012
Volume
30
Pages
195-198
Language
english
Abstract
Spinal cord infarction is much rarer than cerebral stroke, but its early recognition is important as it may signify serious aortic conditions. The most frequent type is anterior spinal artery syndrome, presenting with bilateral weakness (usually paraparesis), impairment of spinothalamic sensation and preservation of deep sensation. Depending on its level, it may present with respiratory dysfunction. More rarely, posterior infarcts sparing spinothalamic sensation but involving lemniscal sensation may be encountered. Unilateral, central or transverse infarction may also be seen probably on account of different mechanisms. Other rarer forms of spinal ischemia also include spinal TIAs, venous infarction, fibrocartilaginous embolism and decompression sickness.
Keywords
Humans, Infarction, Spinal Cord/blood supply, Spinal Cord/pathology, Spinal Cord Diseases, Syndrome
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Web of science
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