When Aorta Strikes the Spine: A Case of Ulcerated Aortic Plaque Presenting as Asymmetric Paraparesis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Spinal cord infarction is an uncommon but devastating condition.Spinal cord infarction accounts for <1% of all strokes (Novy et al., 2006; Nedeltchev et al., 2004).Etiologies include systemic hypotension, aortic dissection, embolism, and vasculitis (Novy et al., 2006; Ropper et al., 2019).Ulcerated aortic plaques are increasingly recognized as a source of emboli, particularly in the thoracic segment (Zaidat et al., 2006).Such cases may present with sudden paraparesis, mimicking anterior spinal artery syndrome (Novy et al., 2006; Demaerel, 2010).Early diagnosis is critical to optimize management and functional recovery.
Authors: Ragul Sen, Vignesh Anbazhagan, Marian J Vijay, Mugundhan Krishnan
Institutions: Madras Medical College, Stanley Medical College
Language: English
Topic: Aortic Thrombus and Embolism
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W7106424640