Artigo
Avulsão medular torácica sem anormalidades radiológicas: relato de caso
Fecha
2006-09-01Registro en:
Arquivos de Neuro-psiquiatria. São Paulo, SP: Assoc Arquivos de Neuro- Psiquiatria, v. 64, n. 3B, p. 885-888, 2006.
0004-282X
S0004-282X2006000500035.pdf
S0004-282X2006000500035
10.1590/S0004-282X2006000500035
WOS:000241329500035
Autor
Falavigna, Asdrubal [UNIFESP]
Mattana, Marcelo
Teles, Alisson Roberto
Persh, Karina Nunes
Institución
Resumen
Spinal cord injury without radiologic abnormalities is a rare condition that occurs more frequently in children and contributes to a high rate of morbidity among these patients. We report the case of a five-month-old infant, victim of automobile accident, who was brought to our service with a sensitive level in T2 and bilateral crural paraplegia. Radiographic exams and computed tomography of spine did not evidence of bone or ligaments injuries. Magnetic resonance image showed complete spinal cord transection and spine avulsion in the segment between T3 and T7. We discuss this pathology according to its epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognostic aspects.