<unk>  <unk>  is a rare neurological condition in which the spinal cord is inflamed.<unk>  implies that the inflammation extends horizontally across the spinal cord. Partial<unk>  and partial myelitis are terms sometimes used to specify inflammation that only affects part of the width of the spinal cord.<unk>  is characterized by weakness and numbness of the limbs, deficits in sensation and motor skills, dysfunctional urethral and anal sphincter activities, and dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system that can lead to episodes of high blood pressure. Signs and symptoms vary according to the affected level of the spinal cord. The underlying cause of<unk>  is unknown. The spinal cord inflammation seen in<unk>  has been associated with various infections, immune system disorders, or damage to nerve fibres, by loss of myelin. As opposed to leukomyelitis which affects only the white matter, it affects the entire cross-section of the spinal cord. Decreased electrical conductivity in the nervous system can result.
Transverse myelitis
Lhermitte's sign
Vascular myelopathy
Acute flaccid myelitis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Surfer's myelopathy
CMV polyradiculomyelopathy
Primary lateral sclerosis