Spinal Cord Infarction Presenting as Cauda Equina Syndrome With Concurrent Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report.
Aysha Rajeev1, Mintu Mariam Baby2, Saurav Krishnan3
1Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gateshead Health Foundation NHS Trust, Gateshead, GBR.
Cureus
|November 4, 2025
Summary
Spinal cord infarction can mimic cauda equina syndrome, delaying diagnosis. Early recognition and vascular differentials are crucial for managing this rare condition and concurrent pulmonary embolism.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Spinal cord infarction (SCI) is a rare neurological emergency.
- It often presents with symptoms overlapping those of cauda equina syndrome (CES), complicating early diagnosis.
- Concurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) can further obscure the clinical picture.
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