Sildenafil-induced cervical spinal cord infarction.
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چکیده
We present a patient with an acute cervical spinal cord infarction resulting from the use of sildenafil (Viagra) in combination with his hypertension medication. Symptoms were acute and rapidly progressive, and MR imaging with DWI was crucial in confirming the diagnosis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 33 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012