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Diagnosis and Management of Spinal Cord Injury
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Diagnosis and Management of Spinal Cord Injury

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 1557

Special Issue Editor

Dr. James Hong

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Division of Genetics and Development, Krembil Brain Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
Interests: ischemia-reperfusion injury; RNA-seq; single-cell RNA-seq; spinal cord injury; artificial intelligence; neurodegenerative diseases

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in diagnosing and treating spinal cord injuries. It features articles that delve into the various aspects of spinal cord injury, including its pathophysiology, diagnostic techniques, surgical interventions, and rehabilitation strategies. The issue highlights the importance of early and accurate diagnosis, crucial for determining the prognosis and guiding subsequent management plans. It also discusses the latest surgical techniques and their impact on patient outcomes, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary spinal cord injury management approach. Furthermore, the issue explores the role of rehabilitation in optimizing functional recovery and enhancing the quality of life for patients with spinal cord injuries. Overall, this Special Issue provides valuable insights and updates for clinicians, researchers, and patients alike, contributing to the ongoing efforts to improve the diagnosis and management of spinal cord injuries.

Dr. James Hong
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • spinal cord injuries
  • diagnosis
  • pathophysiology
  • degenerative cervical myelopathy
  • spine trauma

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Case Report
Caudal Regression Syndrome First Diagnosed in Adulthood: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
by Intars Bulahs, Agnete Teivāne, Ardis Platkājis and Arturs Balodis
Diagnostics 2024, 14(10), 1000; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14101000 - 11 May 2024
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Background: Caudal regression syndrome (CRS) is a rare congenital malformation characterized by incomplete development of the lower spine and spinal cord. Its estimated incidence ranges from 1 to 2 per 100,000 live births, leading to a spectrum of clinical presentations. Although most cases [...] Read more.
Background: Caudal regression syndrome (CRS) is a rare congenital malformation characterized by incomplete development of the lower spine and spinal cord. Its estimated incidence ranges from 1 to 2 per 100,000 live births, leading to a spectrum of clinical presentations. Although most cases are diagnosed during childhood, only a small number of cases have been documented in adults in the medical literature. Case Report: A 27-year-old woman underwent an outpatient magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the thoracolumbar spine due to severe lower back pain experienced for the first time. Despite congenital leg abnormalities and multiple childhood surgeries, no further investigations were conducted at that time. MRI revealed congenital anomalies consistent with CRS, including coccygeal agenesis, L5 sacralization, and spinal cord defects. The patient also had a long-standing pilonidal cyst treated conservatively, now requiring operative treatment due to an abscess. Conclusions: This report underscores a rare case of CRS initially misdiagnosed and mistreated over many years. It emphasizes the importance of considering less common diagnoses, especially when initial investigations yield inconclusive results. This clinical case demonstrates a highly valuable and educative radiological finding. In the literature, such cases with radiological findings in adults are still lacking. Full article
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