Copper deficiency myelopathy in the setting of advanced degenerative cervical spondylosis

Abstract

When presenting conjointly, degenerative cervical spondylosis and copper deficiency myelopathy may be difficult to differentiate providing the potential for mismanagement and unnecessary surgery. We present a case of a 69-year-old female with copper deficiency myelopathy secondary to previous bowel resection in the setting of advanced degenerative cervical spondylotic disease.

Keywords::

• copper deficiency myelopathy
• cervical spondylotic myelopathy
• subacute combined degeneration

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