BACKGROUND Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) is a rare cause of ischemic myelopathy
that occurs when the material of the nucleus pulposus migrates into vessels supplying the …

Ischemic myelopathy is uncommon in the pediatric population, with fibrocartilaginous
embolism (FCE) being one of its rarest causes. We present the case of an otherwise healthy …

The spine, a frequently investigated site in children, has a complex development in relation
to both nervous and bone/cartilaginous structures and shows several particular features in …

Acute occlusion of the anterior spinal artery and subsequent spinal ischemic infarction leads
to anterior spinal artery syndrome characterized by back pain and bilateral flaccid paresis …

An 8-year-old healthy girl had sudden-onset neck pain while performing a backbend. She
rapidly developed bilateral arm weakness followed by difficulty ambulating. Initial …

INTRODUCTION: Spinal cord infarction (SCI) in children is rare and difficult to diagnose.
Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) is probably the underlying cause for some unexplained …

Clinical features of cervical spontaneous spinal cord infarctions (SSCIs) remain poorly
described in the literature. The goal of this article was to improve recognition of cervical …

Purpose: Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) causing spinal cord ischemia is poorly
understood. Although rare, its clinical impact is significant due to rapid progression of motor …