Question

question 29 (mandatory) (2 points) on examination of a patient the following findings are obtained. the patient has paraplegia of the right lower limb. the patient also shows loss of pain and temperature sensation of the left lower extremity with loss of position and vibration sense on the right. what is this a description of? compartmental syndrome brown - sequard syndrome syringomyelia syndrome myastenia gravis

Explanation:

Brown - Sequard syndrome is characterized by ipsilateral (same - side) paralysis and loss of position and vibration sense, and contralateral (opposite - side) loss of pain and temperature sensation. The description in the question matches these symptoms. Compartmental syndrome is related to increased pressure in a muscle compartment. Syringomyelia syndrome involves a cavity in the spinal cord with different symptom patterns. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder mainly affecting muscle strength with fatigue, not these specific sensory and motor deficits.

Answer:

B. Brown - Sequard syndrome