04.13 Neuro

Written By Joan

04.13 Neuro [PDF link]: Spinal disorders – Brown-sequard syndrome, Subacute combined degeneration (SCD), Friedrich's ataxia, Anterior spinal artery occlusion, Syringomyelia, Tabes dorsalis. Neurofibromatosis (NF1, NF2). Tuberous sclerosis

SCD, also known as combined-system disease

  • Nice case presentation: Heilman CB, Zerris VA. Combined-System Disease. N Engl J Med 2009;360:2655–2655. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMicm020292.

    • Lhermitte's sign: forward flexion of neck causes tingling on spine

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