Abstract
A 2-day-old neonate with a spinal cord arteriovenous malformation developed severe paraparesis. The abrupt neurological deterioration was not associated with hemorrhage or aneurysmal dilatation. Ischemic damage of the spinal cord is suggested as the cause of the clinical manifestation.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Arteriovenous Malformations / complications*
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Arteriovenous Malformations / pathology
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Arteriovenous Malformations / surgery
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Paralysis / etiology*
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Paralysis / pathology
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Paralysis / surgery
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Spinal Cord Diseases / complications*
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Spinal Cord Diseases / pathology
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Spinal Cord Diseases / surgery