Transverse myelitis: A review and update

Transverse myelitis is a rare inflammatory disease causing injury to the spinal cord with a focal inflammation of the entire thickness of this. It associates varying degrees of weakness, sensory alterations, and autonomic dysfunction. It is estimated 1400 new cases per year. This disease affects people of all ages, and its causes are really variable. It is important to difuse its knowledge in order to get an early diagnosis and treatment for decreasing its sequels.