Subacute Combined Degeneration of Spinal Cord Flashcards
1
Q
What is subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord?
A
Prorgressive degeneration of the cord
2
Q
What causes subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord?
A
Vitamin B12 deficiency
3
Q
Which parts of the spinal cord are affected?
A
Dorsal + lateral columns
4
Q
What are features of subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord?
A
Bilateral spastic paresis
Bilateral limb ataxia
Bilateral loss of
- proprioception
- vibration
5
Q
How is subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord managed?
A
Vitamin B12 injections
