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¹Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Heart and Vascular Institute, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.

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Acute type A aortic dissection can cause sudden paralysis by affecting the artery of Adamkiewicz. This rare presentation highlights the importance of considering aortic dissection in the differential diagnosis of acute paraplegia.

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Cardiovascular Surgery
Neurology
Vascular Medicine

Background:

Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening condition.
Typical symptoms include severe chest or back pain.
Neurological complications are known but varied.

Observation:

A patient presented with acute, painless paraplegia.
The paraplegia was attributed to malperfusion of the artery of Adamkiewicz.
This is an atypical presentation for ATAAD.

Findings:

The patient's paraplegia resulted from compromised blood flow to the spinal cord.
The underlying cause was identified as an acute type A aortic dissection.
This case demonstrates a rare neurological manifestation of ATAAD.

Implications:

Thoracic aortic dissection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute paraplegia, even without typical pain.
Early recognition of this uncommon presentation is crucial for timely intervention and improved outcomes.
Highlights the complex interplay between aortic pathology and spinal cord perfusion.