MRI in subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord: a case report and review of literature

A 56 year old man presented with acute onset posterior column and lateral spinothalamic tract dysfunction over a period of 15 days. MRI showed diffuse hyperintensity on T2WI involving the posterior columns. A diagnosis of subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord was considered and con...

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Published inNeurology India Vol. 50; no. 3; pp. 310 - 312
Main Authors Srikanth, S G, Jayakumar, P N, Vasudev, M K, Taly, A B, Chandrashekar, H S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.09.2002
Subjects
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Spinal Cord - pathology
Spinal Cord Diseases - etiology
Spinal Cord Diseases - pathology
Vitamin B 12 Deficiency - complications
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Summary:A 56 year old man presented with acute onset posterior column and lateral spinothalamic tract dysfunction over a period of 15 days. MRI showed diffuse hyperintensity on T2WI involving the posterior columns. A diagnosis of subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord was considered and confirmed by laboratory findings. The patient showed complete recovery on B12 therapy. MRI lesion also compeletely resolved.
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ISSN:0028-3886