PBL myelopathy Flashcards

1
Q

Intramedullary cord syndromes are unlikely to be … 2 things

A
  1. Degenerative - spondolysis
  2. Endocrine related
    - more likely MS … etc. vascular
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Intradural extramedullary are most likely

A
  1. vascular- hematoma, dural AVF
  2. Meningioma, schwannoma,
  3. congenital arachnoid cyst
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3
Q

Extra dural example

A

spondolysis

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4
Q

Cauda equina

A

NOT a myelopathy

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5
Q

If you have UMN signs… CANNOT HAVE

A

CAUDA EQUINA

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