Fibrocartilaginous embolism: a cause of acute ischemic myelopathy
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- 11 November 2008
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in Spinal Cord
- Vol. 47 (8) , 643-645
Abstract
A case report of fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) presenting as acute myelopathy. To illustrate the clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging features of FCE. Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center. A 16-year-old boy was diagnosed with ischemic myelopathy secondary to FCE 2 years after symptom onset. Diagnosis was delayed because the clinical and radiological characteristics were not recognized initially. After rehabilitation, the patient made a modest recovery. Diagnosis of FCE can be made by recognition of the characteristic clinical and radiological features and a high index of suspicion.Keywords
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