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Syphilitic Myelopathy
Alternate Names : Tabes Dorsalis
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Syphilitic Myelopathy Diagnosis & Tests
Physical examination may suggest myelopathy. Decreased or absent reflexes may be present due to nerve damage.
Tests may include the following:
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• Definition
• Syphilitic Myelopathy Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Syphilitic Myelopathy Symptoms & Signs
• Syphilitic Myelopathy Prevention
• Syphilitic Myelopathy Diagnosis & Tests
• Syphilitic Myelopathy Treatment
• Syphilitic Myelopathy Prognosis
• Syphilitic Myelopathy Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 8/7/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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