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Erschienen in: Neurological Sciences 3/2012

01.06.2012 | Letter to the Editor

MRI findings in subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord in a patient with restricted diet

verfasst von: Ana Teresa Vide, Ana Maria Marques, José Dias Costa

Erschienen in: Neurological Sciences | Ausgabe 3/2012

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Abstract

Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) is a rare cause of demyelination of the dorsal and lateral columns of the spinal cord, and is a neurogenic complication due to vitamin B12 deficiency, that we observe with unusual frequency. Improvement in myelopathy with normalization of the abnormalities in the MRI may occur if the replacement of the vitamin B12 is started early in the course of the disease. A rare case of SCD of the spinal cord due to vitamin B12 deficiency with a history of diet restrictions is presented.
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Metadaten
Titel
MRI findings in subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord in a patient with restricted diet
verfasst von
Ana Teresa Vide
Ana Maria Marques
José Dias Costa
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2012
Verlag
Springer Milan
Erschienen in
Neurological Sciences / Ausgabe 3/2012
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Elektronische ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-011-0810-2

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