A case of subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord diagnosed with difficulty due to a history of treatment for pyogenic spondylitis

Abstract

Abstract Early diagnosis of spinal cord subacute combined degeneration (SCD) is difficult, especially in pre‐existing lower extremity impairment cases. We report a case of progressive SCD diagnosed after severe anemia. The peripheral symptoms of SCD other than gait disturbance should also be well understood and given close attention.

Keywords

• atrophic gastritis
• gait disturbance
• pyogenic spondylitis
• subacute combined degeneration
• vitamin B12