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Fibrocartilaginous embolism: a cause of acute ischemic myelopathy
1Department of Neurology, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore, Republic of Singapore. Kevin_Tan@nni.com.sg
Study Design:
A case report of fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) presenting as acute myelopathy.
Objectives:
To illustrate the clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging features of FCE.
Setting:
Johns Hopkins Transverse Myelitis Center.
Case Report:
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.
Conclusions:
Diagnosis of FCE can be made by recognition of the characteristic clinical and radiological features and a high index of suspicion.
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