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Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord

Published:2010-01 Issue:1 Volume:17 Page:79-81
ISSN:1024-9079
Container-title:Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine
language:en
Short-container-title:Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine

Author:

Tan LTH,Ho KKF,Fong GCY¹,Ong KL²

Affiliation:

1. 813 Medical Centre, Room 1617 Central Building, 1-3 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong

2. Pok Oi Hospital, Accident and Emergency Department, Au Tau, Yuen Long, N.T., Hong Kong

Abstract

We report a case of a 79-year-old gentleman presenting with numbness of both hands. A magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine demonstrated features suggestive of subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord which was further supported by a low serum vitamin B12. This is a reversible condition if early diagnosis can be made and vitamin B12 therapy promptly given. Delayed treatment can result in irreversible neurological impairment.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Emergency Medicine

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/102490791001700115

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