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Spinal cord stroke in a ballet dancer.

Konstantinos Spengos1, Georgios Tsivgoulis, Panagiotis Toulas

  • 1Department of Neurology, Eginition Hospital, University of Athens, Vas. Sofias 82-11528 Athens, Greece. spengos@hol.gr

Journal of the Neurological Sciences
|February 8, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Fibrocartilaginous embolism, a rare cause of spinal cord infarction, occurred in a ballet dancer after intense training. This led to anterior spinal cord syndrome, highlighting a potential mechanism for spinal stroke.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Spinal Cord Medicine
  • Vascular Neurology

Background:

  • Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) is an uncommon cause of spinal cord infarction (SCI).
  • SCI can result in significant neurological deficits and disability.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old ballet dancer experienced acute neck pain after intensive training, followed by bilateral arm weakness, numbness, and bowel/bladder dysfunction.
  • Clinical presentation and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) indicated spinal cord infarction in the anterior spinal territory (C3-C6).

Findings:

  • The patient's presentation and neuroimaging strongly suggested FCE as the cause of SCI.
  • Despite the absence of histological confirmation, other etiologies were ruled out.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores FCE as a potential, albeit rare, cause of spinal stroke in young, active individuals.
  • Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial for managing spinal cord infarction and preventing further neurological damage.