Fibrocartilaginous embolism

Embolism of a spinal artery or vein caused by the NUCLEUS PULPOSUS of the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK. It can result in SPINAL CHORD ISCHEMIA.

Also Known As:

Embolism, fibrocartilaginous; Nucleus pulposus embolism

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

1.	von Willebrand Diseases (von Willebrand's Disease)
2.	Rhinitis
3.	Epilepsy (Aura)
4.	Atrophy

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Fibrocartilaginous embolism:

1.	Retinaldehyde (Retinal)IBA 09/01/2007 - "Several other diseases have been reported in the literature, including rhinitis, epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy, von Willebrand's Disease, and juvenile fibrocartilaginous embolism."
2.	Alcian BlueIBA 11/01/2020 - "Alcian blue staining identified the material as of cartilaginous origin and a diagnosis of cerebral fibrocartilaginous embolism was established. "