Definition Triggered by a chronic vitamin B12 deficiency, funicular myelosis results in the regression of certain spinal cord areas. Symptoms Funicular myelosis is characterized by a breakdown of the myelin sheaths surrounding the nerves (so-called demyelination). If this sheathing of the nerve cells is missing, malfunctions and short circuits occur in the transmission of nerve … Funicular myelosis
Diagnostics During the physical examination, the following features of funicular myelosis are particularly noticeable: If the water in the spinal canal (liquor) is also examined, two thirds of the affected patients show an increase in protein. The measurement of nerve conduction velocity (electroneurography) shows a slowdown in about three-quarters of the patients, which is partly … Diagnostics | Funicular myelosis
Therapy Funicular myelosis is treated with vitamin B12 injections or infusions. This substitution may be necessary for years until the actual cause of the reduced vitamin B12 content in the body can be eliminated. Prognosis The prognosis for funicular myelosis is very good and a complete cure is possible if the clinical picture or the … Therapy | Funicular myelosis
