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Segmental cord atrophy

Unusual case report in an infant

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We describe an unusual case of paraplegia in infancy. Radiographs of the spine were unable to detect any anomalies. An MRI demonstrated segmental atrophy of the spinal cord.

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  1. M. S. Puczynski M.D.

    Present address: Department of Pediatrics, Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E. North Avenue, 15212, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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  1. Medical College of Pennsylvania, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    M. S. Puczynski M.D., Z. L. Deeb & A. Dana

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Puczynski, M.S., Deeb, Z.L. & Dana, A. Segmental cord atrophy. Pediatr Radiol 21, 592–593 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02012607

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