Neurogenic pulmonary edema associated with ruptured spinal cord arteriovenous malformation

A case of neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) associated with a ruptured spinal cord arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is presented. The mechanisms involved in the development of NPE are discussed briefly. The possible role of preganglionic sympathetic fibers in the spinal cord in the etiology of NPE is suggested.