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Published on: December 31, 2017
Paediatric spinal cord infarction-a review of the literature and two case reports
Asim Sheikh1, Daniel Warren2, Anne-Marie Childs3
1Department of Neurosurgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, UK. asim.sheikh@nhs.net.
Insights
Pediatric spinal cord infarction is uncommon, often linked to trauma but also other conditions. Early MRI findings may be subtle, with variable outcomes depending on infarct extent and rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Ischemic spinal cord infarction is a rare neurological event in children.
- Potential causes include trauma, congenital heart defects, cerebellar herniation, thromboembolism, and infection.
Observation:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in early stages can be subtle.
- Two pediatric cases of ischemic spinal cord infarction are presented.
Findings:
- The study highlights the rarity and diverse etiologies of spinal cord infarction in children.
- Early diagnostic challenges due to subtle MRI findings are noted.
Implications:
- Understanding the varied causes and subtle early signs of pediatric spinal cord infarction is crucial for timely diagnosis.
- Outcomes are influenced by infarct severity and rehabilitation, emphasizing the need for prompt intervention and management strategies.
Abstract:
Ischemic spinal cord infarction is rare in the paediatric population, and when it does occur, it is usually associated with traumatic injury. Other potential causes include congenital cardiovascular malformations, cerebellar herniation, thromboembolic disease and infection. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings can be subtle in the early evaluation of such patients. The outcome is variable and depends on the level and extent of the spinal cord infarct and subsequent rehabilitation. Here, we present two cases of ischemic spinal cord infarction in children.
