The cord basically controls and handles the whole body together. The spinal cord is one of the most important parts of the human body that is regularly used on a daily basis. Brownsequard syndrome from herniation of a thoracic disc cmaj. View and download powerpoint presentations on spinothalamic tract ppt. Sep 06, 2018 brownsequard syndrome results from damage to or loss of ascending and descending spinal cord tracts on 1 side of the spinal cord. The adobe flash plugin is needed to view this content. Intraoperatively, it was found to be a bony tumour arising from the left of the d2 and d3 vertebral bodies, left.
Ppt spinal trauma powerpoint presentation free to download id. Solitary thoracic osteochondroma presenting as brownsequard. Nov 24, 2014 brownsequards syndrome results from a lesion in one lateral half of the spinal cord for example, hemisection or lateral injury of the cord. Sulcal artery syndrome usually has a good prognosis. Although often not as prominent clinically, ipsilateral vibration and proprioceptive loss also occurs on the same side as the motor symptoms. Incomplete spinal cord syndromes knowledge for medical. Also we report the rare occurrence of a blunt injury to the cervical spine causing a brown sequard syndrome with associated horners syndrome, without localising symptoms or signs in the neck. Sulcal artery syndrome must be considered as a differential diagnosis in acuteonset incomplete brownsequard syndrome. This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and internetbased research an integral part of the treatment process. Mr imaging features of acquired brown syndrome american. Use of ct in diagnosing the condition has been reported. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. C e brownseguard md powerpoint presentation presentation title. Brown sequard syndrome spinal cord injury spinal cord.
The official patients sourcebook on brown sequard syndrome. Remove this presentation flag as inappropriate i dont like this i like this remember as a favorite. Pdf cervical intradural meningioma presenting as brown. The official patients sourcebook on brownsequard syndrome. She had no speech difficulty, facial weakness, or neck pain. Brown sequard syndrome bss is a rare neurological condition characterized by a lesion on the spinal cord which results in weakness or paralysis hemiparaplegia on one side of the body and a loss of sensation hemianesthesia on the opposite side. Find powerpoint presentations and slides using the power of, find free presentations research about brown sequard syndrome ppt.
View and download powerpoint presentations on brown sequard syndrome ppt. Diagnosis treatment xrays mri lumbar puncture biopsy immobilization surgery anticoagulation therapy proton pump inhibitors antibiotics pain medications high dose steroids long term carerehabilitation physical therapy occupational therapy orthotic devices ligaments, muscles and. Tabes dorsalis, sacd, syringomyelia, poliomyelitis, brown sequard disease duration. Brown sequard syndrome treatment, symptoms, causes. Brown syndrome describes the inability of a patient to perform an upward gaze while the eye is adducted due to an abnormality of the superior oblique tendon sheath complex. The already present symptoms of bss can be aggravated by rollercoaster riding or chiropractic manipulation. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ppt diseases of the spinal cord powerpoint presentation. Brownsequard syndrome free download as powerpoint presentation.
Brownsequard syndrome as a first presentation of multiple. A revised and updated directory for the internet age icon health publications on. Introduction conus medullaris and cauda equina syndromes are clinical entities diagnosis based on clinical findings history and physical examination diagnosis prompts emergent acquisition of appropriate radiographic workup exclude psychogenic causes identify the pathology to aid in formulation of a treatment plan. Cauda equina syndrome vs conus medullaris syndrome explained duration. Traumatic brownsequardplus syndrome emergency medicine. A 71yearold, righthanded woman had right shoulder pain of sudden onset, with radiation into the forearm and hand, rapidly followed by weakness of her right arm and leg. Ppt traumatic spine and spinal cord injuries powerpoint. Complaints are related to hemiparesis or hemiparalysis and sensory changes, paresthesias, or dysesthesias in the contralateral limbs. Previously healthy symptoms began 4 days go with back pain subsequent development of numbness and weakness of both legs has lost control of urination and defecation general exam. Mar 07, 2012 incomplete cord syndromes brown sequard syndrome central cord syndrome anterior cord syndrome posterior cord syndrome conus medullaris syndrome cauda equina syndrome 10. Brown sequard syndrome is otherwise known as brown sequard paralysis and brown sequards hemiplegia. Mri revealed cord compression by an extradural ventrolateral tumour projecting into the spinal canal at d2d3 level.
Case presentation the ed consults you on a 15 year old female with le numbness and weakness. Good, md emory university school of medicine children s healthcare of atlanta pediatric emergency medicine fellow a free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. It is usually caused by an injury to the spine in the region of the neck or back. The spinothalamic tracts enter the cord and travel ipsilaterally for one to two levels before crossing over, and, therefore, the contralateral loss of. Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. Feb 01, 2017 brown sequard syndrome is a rare neurological condition that results from an injury or damage to one side of the spinal cord. Sulcal artery syndrome presenting as an incomplete brown. The classic signs of a brown sequard syndrome are well documented in the literature. Neurologic examination demonstrated 05 right triceps and grip strength to the right upper extremity and 05 motor strength throughout the entire. Trigger 2 summary hemisection of the spinal cord brown sequard syndrome 2. Brownsequard syndrome is a rare neurological syndrome first described by charles eduard brown sequard in 1850 as ipsilateral upper motor neuron motor weakness below the level of lesion and lower motor neuron type at the level of lesion with loss of ipsilateral proprioception with contralateral loss of pain. Brownsequard syndrome is a rare spinal disorder that results from an injury to one side of the spinal cord in which the spinal cord is damaged but is not severed completely. The overall prognosis is poor and the mortality rate is very high.
Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. Disruption of this ascending tract leads to sensory loss opposite to the compression. Brownsequard syndrome definition of brownsequard syndrome. The condition can also result from neoplasia or spinal cord tumor. Ppt cord compression syndromes powerpoint presentation. Central cord syndrome anterior cord syndrome brown sequard syndrome any questions. Brownsequard syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and.
Y, 40 years old, was in a traffic accident and was taken to the emergency unit. The points to note are total loss of sensation and flaccid paralysis at the level of the lesion due to destruction of nerve fibres at that segment of the spinal cord. We discuss a rare case of solitary osteochondroma arising from d2d3 vertebrae presenting as brownsequard syndrome bss in a 28yearold man following a fall. Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions see also misdiagnosis of underlying causes of brown sequard syndrome that could possibly cause brown sequard syndrome includes. We describe a unique case of brown syndrome in which the initial ct findings were normal, but mr imaging revealed the. While the cervical spinal cord is most commonly involved in sulcal artery syndrome, rare involvement of the thoracic cord may occur. Brown sequard syndrome, first reported in 1849, is characterised by hemisection of the cord with disruption of the descending lateral corticospinal tracts resulting in ipsilateral hemiplegia, and damage of the ascending lateral spinothalamic tracts which cross within one or two levels of the dorsal root entrance resulting in contralateral loss of pain and temperature. Brown sequard syndrome hemisection of the spinal cord caused by extramedullary lesions usually caused by penetrating trauma or tumour. Brownsequard syndromesymptomscausestreatmentprognosis. Sep 06, 2018 clinical history often reflects the etiology of brownsequard syndrome. This condition results in weakness or paralysis on one side of the body hemiparaplegia and a loss of sensation on the opposite side hemianesthesia.
Incomplete spinal cord syndromes are caused by lesions of the ascending or descending spinal tracts that result from trauma, spinal compression, or occlusion of spinal arteries. We present what is, to the best of our knowledge, the first case of intramedullary spinal cord metastasis of colorectal carcinoma presenting as brownsequard syndrome. Brown sequard syndrome is a rare neurological condition that results from an injury or damage to one side of the spinal cord. Brown sequard plus syndrome is appreciated more frequently, wherein there is a relative ipsilateral hemiplegia paired with a relative contralateral hemianalgesia. Brownsequard is credited with the description of the classic syndrome of ipsilateral hemiplegia and loss of proprioceptive sensation with contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensations following a spinal hemisection. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Study 47 terms spinal cord injury flashcards quizlet.
This quiz will help you find out how much you know about spinal cord injury. Matthew rollosson, rn haydom lutheran hospital 28 august 2014 2. A 67yearold otherwise healthy woman was assaulted with a knife, receiving multiple stab wounds. Know the causes, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, pathophysiology and diagnosis of brown sequard syndrome. Brownsequard syndrome also known as brownsequards hemiplegia, brownsequards paralysis, hemiparaplegic syndrome, hemiplegia et hemiparaplegia spinalis, or spinal hemiparaplegia is caused by damage to one half of the spinal cord, i. It is characterized by a characteristic pattern of motor and sensory deficits that are determined by the decussation pattern of various white matter tracts. Brownsequard syndrome information page national institute.
Brown sequard syndrome bss is a rare neurological condition characterized by a lesion in the spinal cord which results in weakness or paralysis hemiparaplegia on one side of the body and a loss of sensation hemianesthesia on the opposite side. She complained of weakness to her right upper and lower extremities. An emergency head computed tomographic scan showed no. Ppt cord compression syndromes powerpoint presentation free to download id. A penetrating or blunt trauma to the back or neck is the most common cause of bss. In brownsequard syndrome, the contralateral loss of sensation to sharp touch and temperature is attributable to the compression of the neurons in the spinothalamic tract, decussating near where they enter the spinal cord. Brown sequard syndrome nord national organization for rare. It was first described in the 1840s by dr charlesedouard brownsequard 181794. Central cord syndrome anterior cord syndrome brown sequard syndrome posterior cord syndrome conus medullaris syndrome and cauda equine syndrome. Brown sequard syndrome bss and brown sequard plus syndrome bsps are characterised by asymmetrical paresis with hypalgesia more marked on the less paretic side. Sulcal artery occlusion presents with incomplete brown sequard syndrome and is uncommon, unlike the more common anterior spinal artery syndrome. Scattered petechial hemorrhages develop in the gray matter and enlarge and coalesce by 1 hour postinjury.
Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Ppt neuroscience powerpoint presentation free to download id. Apr 06, 2018 brownsequard syndrome is a disorder due to incomplete spinal cord lesion where one half of the body may lose normal ability or may be paralyzed while the other half of the body loses its normal sensation. Know the causes, symptoms, treatment, prognosis, pathophysiology and diagnosis of brownsequard syndrome. Incomplete cord syndromes brown sequard syndrome central cord syndrome anterior cord syndrome posterior cord syndrome conus medullaris syndrome cauda equina syndrome 10. Fracture dislocation of a unilateral articular process and acute ruptured inter vertebral disc have also been reported to give rise to this syndrome sullivan 1989. It deals with the lost of the function of the motor and the sensation which is due to the lateral cutting of the persons spinal cord. Find powerpoint presentations and slides using the power of, find free presentations research about spinothalamic tract ppt. The patient was still conscious but could not walk unaided. Environmental education resources to commemorate earth days 50th anniversary. Find powerpoint presentations and slides using the power of, find free presentations research about mauritius ppt. Mar 27, 2019 brown sequard syndrome bss is a rare neurological condition characterized by a lesion in the spinal cord which results in weakness or paralysis hemiparaplegia on one side of the body and a loss of sensation hemianesthesia on the opposite side. Brownsequard syndrome, also known as hemicord syndrome, is the result of damage to, or impairment of, the left or right side of the spinal cord. Radiotherapy is the goldstandard of therapy for intramedullary spinal cord metastasis.
The increased cases of the failed back syndrome and complex regional pain syndrome are expected to positively impact the growth of the market. Acute brownsequard syndrome neurology jama neurology. Ppt trauma powerpoint presentation free to download id. Although knife injuries may result in the classical picture of brownsequard syndrome, they are relatively uncommon. View and download powerpoint presentations on mauritius ppt. Although knife injuries may result in the classical picture of brown sequard syndrome, they are relatively uncommon. Demonstrated crossed sensory paths when cut cord in animals brownsequard syndrome. Onset of symptoms may be acute or gradually progressive. Collaboration emergency personnel care begins at the place where the patient was injured doctors nurses physiotherapists the patients family. Obtain spine team consultation given concern for brownsequard syndrome bss. Traumatic cervical brownsequard and brownsequardplus. Current medical diagnosis and treatment 2020 cmdt media library brown sequard syndrome.
In the complete syndrome, the ipsilateral anterior horn cells and dorsal roots are also affected at the level of the transection see figure below. Brown sequard syndrome free download as powerpoint presentation. A case of brownsequard syndrome with associated horners. Brown sequard syndrome causes, symptoms, diagnosis and. Intramedullary spinal cord metastasis from colonic carcinoma.
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