Transverse myelitis | |
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An MRI showing a transverse myelitis lesion, which is lighter, oval shape at center-right. The patient recovered 3 months later. | |
Medical specialty | Neurology |
Symptoms | Weakness of the limbs[1] |
Causes | Uncertain[2] |
Diagnostic method | Neurological exam[2] |
Treatment | Corticosteroids[2] |
Transverse myelitis (TM) is a rare neurological condition in which the spinal cord is inflamed. Transverse talks about when the inflammation is beyond the spinal cord. The underlying cause of TM is unknown. It can cause damage to nerve fibers, by loss of myelin.[3]