subacute combined degeneration of the cord

subacute combined degeneration of the cord
the neurological disorder complicating a deficiency of vitamin B12 and pernicious anaemia. There is selective damage to the motor and sensory nerve fibres in the spinal cord, resulting in spasticity of the limbs and a sensory ataxia. It may also be accompanied by damage to the peripheral nerves and the optic nerve and by dementia. It is treated by giving vitamin B12 injections.

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