Acute transverse myelitis
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Acute demyelination of the spinal cord in a transverse distribution.
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Aetiology
Precise aetiology unknown - may be post-viral, vasculitic or autoimmune.
Symptoms
- Severe back or neck pain
Signs
- Sensory level
Investigations
- MRI excludes compressive lesions
Treatment
- High dose IV Methylprednisolone
- Near complete recovery can occur even with severe cases
- A small proportion go on to develop multiple sclerosis
