title: Thoracic venous congestion caused by thoracic disc herniation.
abstract: We present what is to our knowledge the first reported case of thoracic disc herniation leading to venous congestive myelopathy (VCM), which was clinically and radiographically suggestive of Foix-Alajouanine syndrome (angiodysgenetic necrotizing myelopathy). In addition, we review current concepts in evaluating the etiology of VCM and discuss indications for surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York Buffalo, New York.
authors.forename: Eric P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Roger
authors.forename: Andrea J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Chamczuk
authors.forename: Marygrace C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Hagan
keywords: Foix–Alajouanine syndrome; spinal arteriovenous fistula; thoracic disc herniation; venous congestive myelopathy