Tetraparesis caused by ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine
Isnard, J.; Candon, E.; Laporte, J.P.; Bousquet, C.
Revue Neurologique (Paris) 149(1): 58-61
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-3787 PMID: 8337565 Document Number: 405247
A case of pure motor tetraparesis with a slowly progressive course was due to an ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament. The role of retinol in the pathogenesis of this case is discussed.
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