Segmental cord atrophy : unusual case report in an infant

Segmental cord atrophy : unusual case report in an infant

We describe an unusual case of paraplegia in infancy. Radiographs of the spine were unable to detect any anomalies. An MRI demonstrated segmental atrophy of the spinal cord.

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric radiology 1991-12, Vol.21 (8), p.592-593
Hauptverfasser: PUCZYNSKI, M. S, DEEB, Z. L, DANA, A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Atrophy
Biological and medical sciences
Cerebrospinal fluid. Meninges. Spinal cord
Humans
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes)
Neurology
Paraplegia - diagnosis
Paraplegia - etiology
Spinal Cord - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:We describe an unusual case of paraplegia in infancy. Radiographs of the spine were unable to detect any anomalies. An MRI demonstrated segmental atrophy of the spinal cord.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/BF02012607