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Spinal cord infarction a rare complication of acute aortic intramural hematoma: a clinical case report and review of literature

Int J Res Med Sci. 2025;13(1):389-392.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20244141

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Abstract

Aortic intramural hematoma is a rare and very serious condition, it can rapidly progress and lead to severe complications if there is a delay in the diagnosis and starting appropriate management. In this case report we are presenting a male 67 years old presented to the emergency department complaining of sudden severe worsening of his lower back pain, associated with left lower limb weakness for which he is unable to walk. A case report of spinal cord infarction secondary to acute aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) type A Standford classification. It represents an unusual clinical presentation of acute aortic IMH. Surgical management done resulting in a successful outcome.

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine, Security Forces Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
  2. Department of Cardiology, Security Forces Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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