Aortoiliac occlusion mimicking cauda equina syndrome, a diagnostic dilemma: A case report and review of the literature

CONCLUSION: For patients presenting with cauda equina symptomatology, it is critical to consider vascular etiology, especially for those with cardiovascular risk factors. Spine surgeons and emergency physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for vascular etiologies and consider appropriate imaging studies to promote early diagnosis and intervention to prevent subsequent neurological and life-threatening consequences.PMID:38628528 | PMC:PMC11021084 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_1011_2023

Source: Surgical Neurology International - April 17, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Abdulaziz Alomayri Ali A Basalamah Alwaleed Abdulrahman Alsaleh Sultan Alreshood Abdulrahman Aldakkan Source Type: research