The clinical, Demographical and Radiological Characteristics of Eight Patients Who Have Spinal Imaging Findings and The Diagnosis of Subacute Combined Degeneration
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH, vol.28, no.4, pp.552-562, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2011
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.552-562
- Keywords: Vitamin B-12, Magnetic resonance imaging, Spinal cord, VITAMIN-B-12 DEFICIENCY, MR FINDINGS, CORD, INVOLVEMENT, MYELOPATHY, COLUMNS, ANEMIA
- Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Scientific Backgrounds: The different neurologic manifestations of vitamin B-12 deficiency are the results of its effects on the brain, optic nerves, peripheral nerves and spinal cord. Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord is a complication of vitamin B-12 deficiency, which is reversible if diagnosed and treated early. We report eight cases of SCD whose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal cord showed changes in the posterior and lateral columns, correlating well with patients clinical symptoms.