Inflammation of a transverse portion of the spinal cord characterized by acute or
subacute segmental demyelination or necrosis. The condition may occur sporadically,
follow an infection or vaccination, or present as a paraneoplastic syndrome (see also
ENCEPHALOMYELITIS, ACUTE DISSEMINATED). Clinical manifestations include motor weakness,
sensory loss, and incontinence. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1242-6)
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
post-vaccinal or postinfectious inflammation of the spinal cord only goes here, in
central nervous system or brain see X refs at ENCEPHALOMYELITIS, ACUTE DISSEMINATED
Qualificatifs autorisés : DI / PS / IM / MI / DG / PP / RH / EN / ET / MO / EP / BL
/ CF / CI / CN / DH / DT / TH / PX / UR / VI / VE / HI / CL / EC / EM / GE / NU /
RT / EH / PC / PA / ME / CO / SU1991(1971); see MYELITIS 1971-1990
Informations sur la notice
Identifiant de la notice : 040744159
RCR créateur de la notice : 0001
Date de création : 23-09-1998
RCR dernier modificateur de la notice : 1999
Date de dernière modification : 20-03-2024 à 17 h 12