Spinal cord infarction in a young adult: What is the culprit?
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
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Context: Non-traumatic spinal cord infarction in the young adult is usually associated with a single or multiple genetic mutations. There are certain gene mutations that are more commonly associated with spinal cord infarctions. Homozygous or heterozygous mutations, and single mutations or polymorphism, do not seem to determine the probability of spinal cord infarction. Findings: We add another case of spinal cord infarction in a young adult to the few reported in the literature, and discuss the value of genetic studies and genetic counseling. Conclusion: Non-traumatic spinal cord infarction is usually caused by a genetic mutation. Early recognition of this entity and definition of the mutation will limit unnecessary and invasive procedures and allows early rehabilitation, preventive measures for complications and genetic counseling. © The Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals, Inc. 2019.
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Gene mutation, Genetic counseling, Hypercoagulable state, Spinal cord infarction, Young adult, Humans, Infarction, Magnetic resonance imaging, Spinal cord, Spinal cord injuries, Spinal cord ischemia, 5,10 methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (fadh2), Blood clotting factor 13, Fibrinogen, Methylprednisolone sodium succinate, Prothrombin, Achilles reflex, Adult, Article, Case report, Clinical article, Dual antiplatelet therapy, Erectile dysfunction, Follow up, Genetic polymorphism, Heterozygote, Homozygote, Human, Limb weakness, Limp (gait), Male, Middle aged, Neurologic examination, Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Peroneus nerve paralysis, Quadriceps femoris muscle, Spine radiography, Urine retention, Complication, Spinal cord injury