Progressive necrosis of the conus medullaris: magnetic resonance imaging and surgical findings.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 67-year-old man with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus progressively developed, over a 2-year period, lower extremity sensory and motor defects associated with impaired bladder function and perineal and perianal sensation related to a disease of the conus medullaris extending from T12 to S5. The magnetic resonance imaging scan suggested myelomalacia and the diagnosis of progressive necrotic myelopathy was confirmed by surgical intervention.
Medical subject headings
- Spinal Cord Diseases