Spinal cord ischaemic stroke associated with vertebral body infarction

Abstract

Only eight cases of spinal cord ischaemic stroke causing paraplegia with associated vertebral body infarction have been previously described. We describe a ninth case with histopathology confirming the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) appearance of vertebral body infarction. We have reviewed the literature concerning this condition and discuss its diagnosis and aetiology. © 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.