Cervical spondylotic myelopathy mimicking transverse myelitis

ConclusionSpondylotic myelopathy is an important consideration in the differential of inflammatory myelopathy, especially since misdiagnosis may result in serious consequences as was seen in the cases presented, including exposure to unnecessary costly treatments and irreversible neurological disability from delayed appropriate surgical intervention. Intramedullary spinal cord enhancement can occur with spondylotic myelopathies, albeit rare, and may persistently enhance for an extended period of time even after decompressive surgery.
Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research