Lhermitte's sign was experienced by 33.3% of 114 patients with multiple sclerosis, and in 16% it occurred in the first episode. Eleven patients with subacute combined degeneration of the cord due to pernicious anaemia also were reviewed, and one reported Lhermitte's sign. Review of the literature suggests that the symptom rarely occurs in other conditions except subacute combined degeneration o...

PURPOSE Case reports with a comprehensive review of the current literature concerning subacute combined degeneration induced by nitrous oxide inhalation. A differential diagnosis should be considered when young patients present with progressive myelopathy because that the misuse of nitrous oxide has potentially serious outcomes. CASES REPORT Three young patients aged from 18 to 24, one male a...

This paper describes the clinical history of an adult male who was found to be suffering from subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord. It is believed that this is the first report of this condition in Papua New Guinea.