Neurodegenerative Diseases USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 74 year old man with cervical spondylosis falls and strikes his chin on a countertop. He immediately develops weakness in both upper extremities that is worse than in his legs. Pain and temperature sensation are decreased over both shoulders and arms, but vibration sense is preserved. Which spinal cord syndrome is most likely present?
Answer choices
- ACauda equina syndrome
- BCentral cord syndromeCorrect answer
- CAnterior cord syndrome
- DBrown Sequard syndrome
- EPosterior cord syndrome
- FConus medullaris syndrome
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