Syphilitic Myelopathy
Alternate Names : Tabes Dorsalis
DefinitionSyphilitic myelopathy is a disorder characterized by muscle weakness and abnormal sensations caused by untreated syphilis infections.
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Neurosyphilis
• Syphilis
• Syphilis - Primary
• Syphilis - Tertiary
Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Cell Count
• CSF VDRL Test
• Lumbosacral Spine CT
• MRI
• RPR
• VDRL
Other Topics
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Muscle Function Loss
• Numbness and Tingling
• Pain Medications
• Peripheral
• Physical Examination
• Symptomatic
• Walking/Gait Abnormalities
• Weakness
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