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Maria Khoueiry1, Hussein Moussa1, Raja Sawaya1
1Department of Neurology, American University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Abstract:
Context: Non-traumatic spinal cord infarction in the young adult is usually associated with a single or multiple genetic mutations. There are certain gene mutations that are more commonly associated with spinal cord infarctions. Homozygous or heterozygous mutations, and single mutations or polymorphism, do not seem to determine the probability of spinal cord infarction.Findings: We add another case of spinal cord infarction in a young adult to the few reported in the literature, and discuss the value of genetic studies and genetic counseling.Conclusion: Non-traumatic spinal cord infarction is usually caused by a genetic mutation. Early recognition of this entity and definition of the mutation will limit unnecessary and invasive procedures and allows early rehabilitation, preventive measures for complications and genetic counseling.
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