ArticleBMC neurology2019
Clinical, neuroimaging, and nerve conduction characteristics of spontaneous Conus Medullaris infarction.
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- Neurophysiological findings in conus medullaris infarction-a case report and systematic review of the literature.Acta neurologica Belgica · 2024Pooled it
- Spontaneous conus infarction with "snake-eye appearance" on magnetic resonance imaging: A case report and literature review.World journal of clinical cases · 2023Article
- The utility of diffusion-weighted imaging in patients with spinal cord infarction: difference from the findings of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.BMC neurology · 2022Article
- Sudden paraparesis due to spinal cord ischemia with initial contrast enhancement of the cauda equina and time-delayed owl-eyes sign on follow-up MR imaging: a case report.Neurological research and practice · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSpontaneous conus medullaris infarction is a rare disease. We describe two patients with spontaneous conus medullaris infarction presenting as acute cauda equina syndrome and their unique electromyography (EMG) findings. CASE PRESENTATION: Two patients developed acute low back pain with mild asymmetric paraparesis, loss of perianal sensation and sphincter dysfunction. Ankle deep tendon reflexes were reduced in bilaterally. Neither patient had cardiovascular risk factors. Magnetic Resonance imaging showed infarction in the conus medullaris. Functional recovery was good in both patients, but progressive asymmetric calf wasting and sphincter dysfunction remained. EMG studies at follow-up of at least 3 years demonstrate active denervation at the muscles innervated by the first sacrum anterior horn cells.
conclusionSpontaneous conus medullaris infarction can occur in healthy individuals and presents as cauda equina syndrome. Findings of needle EMG studies indicate a progressive course of sacrum anterior horn cell disorder during long-term follow-up.
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