Acute transverse myelitis

Douglas Kerr; Chitra Krishnan; Frank S. Pidcock

Acute transverse myelitis

Douglas Kerr, Chitra Krishnan, Frank S. Pidcock

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Abstract

Acute transverse myelitis is a rare disorder of children and adults. It presents with rapidly progressive weakness of the legs accompanied by sensory loss and sphincter control. The first priority is to rule out a compressive lesion of the spinal cord and a gadolinium-enhanced MRI of the spinal cord should be obtained as soon as possible after presentation. The role of steroids is unclear in the treatment of this condition, however can be used. Rehabilitation interventions are an essential component to managing the chronic aspects of this disorder.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Treatment of Pediatric Neurologic Disorders
Publisher	CRC Press
Pages	445-451
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9780849340888
ISBN (Print)	0824726936, 9780824726935
State	Published - Jan 1 2005
Externally published	Yes

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