Meningeal Fibrosis/Constrictive Myelopathy
Meningeal fibrosis/constrictive myelopathy is caused by fibrous tissue developing within the dura mater leading to compression of the spinal cord.
Age of Onset: 3-12 years of age
Sex Predisposition: Males are more likely to be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs worsen initially and continue to progress or become static
Clinical signs worsen initially and continue to progress or become static
Clinical Signs:
Movement
Ataxia
Gait abnormalities
Paresis to plegia
Proprioception
Proprioceptive defects
Special Reflexes (e.g. cutaneous trunci)
Absent panniculus reflex (severe)
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Fecal incontinence
Urinary incontinence
Pain Sensation
Spinal pain
Movement
Ataxia
Gait abnormalities
Paresis to plegia
Proprioception
Proprioceptive defects
Special Reflexes (e.g. cutaneous trunci)
Absent panniculus reflex (severe)
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Fecal incontinence
Urinary incontinence
Pain Sensation
Spinal pain
Spinal cord - variable
Unknown
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