Other Names : Brown-Séquard's hemiplegia, Brown-Séquard's paralysis, Hemiparaplegic syndrome, Hemiplegia et hemiparaplegia spinalis, Spinal hemiparaplegia
What is Brown-sequard Syndrome ? Brown- Séquard Syndrome is a spinal disorder, which involves – characterized by
Loss of pain and temperature sensation on contralateral side of body.
Loss of proprioception and discriminatory touch on ipsilateral side of body
Cause(s) :
Spinal Cord Tumor
Hemisection (cutting) of the spinal cord
Multiple-sclerosis
Degenerative diseases like herniation of discs and cervical spondylosis
Infectious diseases like meningitis, herpes, tuberculosis, syphilis, emphysema
Ischemia
Tuberculosis or Multiple sclerosis (Inflammatory diseases)
Symptoms :
Loss of bowel control
Loss of bladder control
Muscle Weakness
Loss of vibration sense and fine touch
Loss of two-point discrimination
Paralysis may occur
Diagnosis and Tests :
Bladder catherterization
Lumbar puncture for biopsy
Spinal plain radiography
MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CT myelography
Specialist to consult : Neurology
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