Posterior cord syndrome
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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
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Unlike anterior cord syndrome
, it is a very rare condition.
It is possible for it to present as Brown-Séquard syndrome
.
Posterior spinal artery
The posterior spinal artery arises from the vertebral artery, adjacent to the medulla oblongata.-Path:It passes posteriorly to descend the medulla passing in front of the posterior roots of the spinal nerves...
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Unlike anterior cord syndrome
Anterior cord syndrome
Anterior cord syndrome is a medical condition where the blood supply to the anterior portion of the spinal cord is interrupted. It is characterized by loss of motor function below the level of injury, loss of sensations carried by the anterior columns of the spinal cord , and preservation of...
, it is a very rare condition.
It is possible for it to present as Brown-Séquard syndrome
Brown-Séquard syndrome
Brown-Séquard syndrome, also known as Brown-Séquard's hemiplegia and Brown-Séquard's paralysis, is a loss of sensation and motor function that is caused by the lateral hemisection of the spinal cord...
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