Back pain with progressive upper and lower extremity weakness

Kevin E Snyder, M.D.

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Abstract:  Progressive upper and lower extremity weakness, gaze palsy, urinary retention, back and neck pain.
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Question Text 

Which of the following is the most common cause of the disorder
presented here?
 

Answers
 Answer: Lumbar puncture 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Trauma with vertebral fracture / dislocation 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Idiopathic 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
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 Answer: Bleeding diathesis  
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: AVM 
Correct Answer? 
No
 
Case Study Link: Back pain with progressive upper and lower extremity weakness