Spinal cord swelling in multiple sclerosis.

Journal article

Three cases of subacutely progressive spinal paraparesis had myelographic evidence of spinal cord swelling suggesting the diagnosis of intramedullary tumour. The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) was made in each case with the aid of CSF protein electrophoresis, evoked responses and CT scan. Because acute MS may produce cord swelling simulating tumor or syrinx, these additional investigations may be necessary to make a correct diagnosis.

Authors: Feasby, T; Paty, D; Ebers, G; Fox, A

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques
• Volume: 8
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 151-153
• Publication date: 1981-05-01
• DOI: 10.1017/s0317167100043079
• ISSN: 0317-1671
• Language: English
• Keywords: Adult; Edema; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Myelitis; Myelography; Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins; Spinal Cord Diseases; Multiple Sclerosis; Humans