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    • Neurology
    • Neuroimaging
    • Vascular Neurology

    Background:

    • Vascular myelopathies are often misdiagnosed, frequently mistaken for transverse myelitis.
    • Accurate diagnosis requires integrating clinical findings with neuroimaging.
    • Spinal cord vascular disorders can present acutely, subacutely, or progressively.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To equip neurologists with the ability to identify clinical and neuroimaging features of vascular myelopathy.
    • To differentiate vascular causes of myelopathy from other etiologies.
    • To provide a simplified classification of vascular myelopathy mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Comprehensive review of recent studies on vascular myelopathy.
    • Analysis of clinical and neuroimaging features.
    • Categorization of vascular mechanisms including arterial ischemia, venous congestion/ischemia, hematomyelia, and extraparenchymal hemorrhage.

    Main Results:

    • Clinical features can suggest vascular causes, but MRI interpretation is paramount.
    • Vascular myelopathies are commonly misdiagnosed, highlighting a significant diagnostic pitfall.
    • A simplified classification aids in understanding diverse vascular etiologies.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing and managing spinal cord vascular disorders is essential for neurological patient care.
    • Distinguishing vascular myelopathy from other myelopathies improves diagnostic accuracy.
    • Understanding specific vascular mechanisms informs appropriate treatment strategies.