Posterior cord syndrome
Posterior cord syndrome | |
5: posterior spinal arteries | |
ICD-9 | 952.04, 952.09 |
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Posterior cord syndrome is a condition caused by lesion of the posterior portion of the spinal cord. It can be caused by an interruption to the posterior spinal artery.
Unlike anterior cord syndrome, it is a very rare condition.[1]
It is possible for it to present as Brown-Séquard syndrome.[2]
References
- ↑ Belen JG, Weingarden SI (1988). "Posterior central cord syndrome following a hyperextension injury: case report". Paraplegia. 26 (3): 209–11. PMID 3419866. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Kuga A, Mitani M, Funakawa I, Jinnai K (2005). "[Posterior spinal cord infarction presenting Brown-Séquard syndrome]". Rinsho Shinkeigaku (in Japanese). 45 (10): 730–4. PMID 16318367. Unknown parameter
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