The International journal of neuroscience
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Spinal cord infarction (SCI) occurs rarely and is characterized by abrupt onset of neck or back pain and neurologic deterioration. Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) of the spinal cord is a rare but possible cause of acutely progressive spinal cord symptoms. ⋯ Although definitive FCE diagnosis can be confirmed only histologically, the characteristic clinical and radiological features were highly suggestive of FCE. Furthermore, 40 clinically suspected cases of FCE are reviewed.