transverse myelopathy

Etiology

• spinal cord compression

Pathology

• complete transverse myelopathy involves bilateral, anterior & posterior spinal cord at 1 or more levels

Clinical manifestations

• paralysis (bilateral) below the level of the lesion
• loss of sensation (bilateral) below the level of the lesion
• sphincter dysfunction with loss of bowel & bladder function
• loss of reflexes at the affected level
• hyperreflexia, positive Babinski sign

More general terms

• spinal cord disease