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ANTERIOR SPINAL ARTERY THROMBOSIS-A CASE REPORT

Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.4, No. 1)

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Page : 4-5

Keywords : Anterior spinal artery; Protein-S deficiency;

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Abstract

Anterior spinal artery thrombosis is an extremely rare cause of acute ischemic cord infarction. The presentation is usually an acute and painful myelopathy with impaired bladder and bowel control. Pain and temperature sensation below the lesion are lost whereas vibration and position sense is intact because posterior column is intact. Here we present a case of Anterior spinal artery thrombosis of an 42 years old adult male. The lab results showed PROTEIN- S deficiency

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