Subacute myelopathy caused by spinal venous infarction.
A 44 year old female presented with a subacute myelopathy in association with pelvic venous thrombosis. It is inferred from the temporal relationship of these events that the patient suffered a subacute spinal venous infarction. This is discussed along with the aetiology, anatomical distribution and management of the condition.
Clarke
C E
CE
Department of Neurology, University Hospital of South Manchester, West Didsbury, UK.
Cumming
W J
WJ
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein; D007238:Infarction / Q000150:complications*; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply*; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications