Question

question 10 (mandatory) (10 points) a progressively enlarging cyst in the spinal cord that begins in the posterior columns and presents with loss of sensation across the shoulders in a cape - like distribution is referred to as a durets cyst brown - sequard syndrome sturge weber syndrome syringomyelia

Explanation:

Syringomyelia is a condition where a fluid - filled cyst (syrinx) in the spinal cord enlarges progressively, often starting in the posterior columns and causing a cape - like loss of sensation across the shoulders. Duret's cysts are related to brainstem hemorrhages. Brown - Sequard syndrome is due to hemisection of the spinal cord with specific motor and sensory deficits on different sides. Sturge - Weber syndrome is a neurocutaneous disorder with facial port - wine stains and other neurological features.

Answer:

D. Syringomyelia