PBL myelopathy

Question 1

Intramedullary cord syndromes are unlikely to be … 2 things

Answer 1

1. Degenerative - spondolysis
2. Endocrine related
   - more likely MS … etc. vascular

Question 2

Intradural extramedullary are most likely

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Extra dural example

Answer 3

spondolysis

Question 4

Cauda equina

Answer 4

NOT a myelopathy

Question 5

If you have UMN signs… CANNOT HAVE

Answer 5

CAUDA EQUINA