Neurologic findings that are consistent with epidural compression but normal MRI
Must rule-out compressive lesion of the cord
MRI
May show cord swelling
Hyperintense lesion on T2 weighted images
LP
Contains monocytes, protein content is slightly increased, and IgG index is elevated
May show cord swelling
Hyperintense lesion on T2 weighted images
Contains monocytes, protein content is slightly increased, and IgG index is elevated
Transverse myelitis
Neuromuscular weakness
Acute flaccid myelitis
Upper motor neuron:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
CVA
Syringomyelia
Hemorrhagic stroke