Question

question 49 (mandatory) (2 points) a tubular cavity in the spinal cord that may develop following spinal cord injury that produces dissociated anesthesia with a cape - like distribution initially, but eventually leads to quadriplegia. acute spinal cord syndrome epidural abscess syringomyelia poliomyelitis

Explanation:

Syringomyelia is a condition where a fluid - filled cavity (syrinx) forms in the spinal cord. It can cause dissociated anesthesia with a cape - like distribution initially and may progress to quadriplegia. Acute spinal cord syndrome is a more general term for immediate changes after spinal cord injury. Epidural abscess is an infection in the epidural space. Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that affects the nervous system differently, mainly targeting motor neurons in the spinal cord.

Answer:

C. Syringomyelia