2020
DOI: 10.37796/2211-8039.1005
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Transverse myelitis masquerading as cauda equina syndrome, stroke and cervical myelopathy

Abstract: Transverse myelitis is an uncommon but well-defined neurological syndrome. However, a high index of suspicion is needed to diagnose this condition, especially when it occurs in concomitance with preexisting spinal canal stenosis. We report our patient, a 48 year old male, who initially presented to our spine clinic with acute onset unilateral lower limb weakness associated with urinary retention, which was suspected to be cauda equina syndrome due to a prolapsed intervertebral disc. However, initial magnetic r… Show more

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“…People between the ages of 10 to 19 and 30 to 39 are considered to have a greater incidence rate than other age groups [3] .Symptoms include motor, sensory, and/or autonomic dysfunction. Rapidly, increasing paraparesis, which can affect the upper extremities at first with flaccidity and then spasticity, is one type of motor impairment.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…People between the ages of 10 to 19 and 30 to 39 are considered to have a greater incidence rate than other age groups [3] .Symptoms include motor, sensory, and/or autonomic dysfunction. Rapidly, increasing paraparesis, which can affect the upper extremities at first with flaccidity and then spasticity, is one type of motor impairment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%