Table 2 Causes of NTSCI [6]
From: Case report: “an unexpected origin of coma in a young adult”
Etiology or cause | Example |
|---|---|
Spinal tumor | Primary tumor (intradural or extradural) Lymphoma Metastases from lung, breast, bowel, or prostate cancer |
Degenerative disorders | Degenerative disc disease Herniated disc Spinal stenosis |
Vascular | Spinal stroke Aneurysm Hematoma |
Inflammatory/autoimmune | Transverse myelitis |