A 62 year old male patient presented with paraplegia, bilateral thermoanesthesia and analgesia below the level of the umbilicus, and loss of bowel and bladder movements. However, the proprioception and vibration senses are intact. Spinal angiography revealed thrombus in the anterior spinal aery. Which of the following regions of the spinal cord is likely to be affected?
A 62 year old male patient presented with paraplegia, bilateral thermoanesthesia and analgesia below the level of the umbilicus, and loss of bowel and bladder movements. However, the proprioception and vibration senses are intact. Spinal angiography revealed thrombus in the anterior spinal aery. Which of the following regions of the spinal cord is likely to be affected?
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A 62 year old male patient presented with paraplegia, bilateral thermoanesthesia and analgesia below the level of the umbilicus, and loss of bowel and bladder movements. However, the proprioception and vibration senses are intact. Spinal angiography revealed thrombus in the anterior spinal aery. Which of the following regions of the spinal cord is likely to be affected?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Anterior 2/3rd of the spinal cord
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