Spontaneous spinal cord infarction: a systematic review.

Maria GhariosVasilios StenimahitisVictor Gabriel El-HajjOmar Ali MahdiAlexander Fletcher-SandersjööPascal M JabbourMagnus AnderssonClaes HultlingAdrian Elmi TeranderErik Edström
Published in: BMJ neurology open (2024)
The findings suggest a significant role for vascular risk factors in the pathophysiology of spontaneous SCInf. In the diagnostic workup, the use of DWI along with an MRI may help in confirming the diagnosis. The findings at follow-up suggest that neurological recovery is to be expected, with the majority of patients regaining ambulation. This systematic review highlights gaps in the literature and underscores the necessity for further research to establish diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines.