Brown-Sequard syndrome
Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) is a rare neurological condition.
Clinical features[edit | edit source]
It is characterized by a lesion in the spinal cord which results in weakness or paralysis (hemiparaplegia) on one side of the body and a loss of sensation (hemianesthesia) on the opposite side.
Cause[edit | edit source]
Brown-Sequard syndrome (BSS) may be caused by a spinal cord tumor, trauma, ischemia, or infectious or inflammatory diseases such as tuberculosis, or multiple sclerosis.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
- Generally treatment for individuals with BSS focuses on the underlying cause of the disorder.
- Early treatment with high-dose steroids may be beneficial in many cases.
- Other treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
The prognosis for individuals with BSS varies depending on the cause of the disorder.
NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]
Brown-Sequard syndrome is a rare disease.
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