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Case Reports
. 1995;25(2):140-1.
doi: 10.1007/BF02010329.

Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord: MRI detection of preferential involvement of the posterior columns in a child

L J Wolansky  1 , G Goldstein, A Gozo, H J Lee, I Sills, S Chatkupt
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Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord: MRI detection of preferential involvement of the posterior columns in a child

L J Wolansky et al. Pediatr Radiol. 1995.

Abstract

Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord (vitamin B12-deficient myelopathy) is a neurologic disorder manifesting progressive symptoms of paresthesia and spastic paralysis. As shown by pathology, it initially involves the posterior columns of the thoracic cord. We present a case of vitamin B12 deficiency with preferential posterior column involvement of the thoracic cord in a child. Theoretically, this should be the earliest, most reversible stage of the disease, making recognition of this MRI pattern of critical importance.

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