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This is not seen in Brown-Sequard syndrome.
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Cerebellar ataxia
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This symptom is often found in subacute combined degeneration of the cord, Friedrich's ataxia and anterior spinal artery occlusion. It is not a common feature of lateral hemisection of the spine.
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Bilateral spastic paresis
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This is seen in anterior spinal artery occlusion. By contrast, lateral hemisection of the spine only affects the contralateral side.
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c
Bilateral loss of pain and temperature sensation
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This is seen in syringomyelia. It is not a common feature of lateral hemisection of the spine.
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d
Flaccid paresis of the hand muscles
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Lateral hemisection of the spine, or Brown-Sequard syndrome, affects the lateral corticospinal and lateral spinothalamic tracts, as well as the dorsal columns. It presents with ipsilateral spastic paresis below the lesion, ipsilateral loss of proprioception and vibration sense, and contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation.
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Contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Brown-Sequard Syndrome
Topic
141
Neurology
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A 62-year-old man is brought to A&E after being involved in a road traffic accident. A trauma CT reveals lateral hemisection of the spine.

Which of the following symptoms are expected as a result of his injuries?
a