What Happens If Myelin Degenerates?
Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord is a disorder that involves
Alternative Names
Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord; SCD
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord is caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency. (For specific information on vitamin B12 deficiency, see the article on
Subacute combined degeneration primarily affects the...
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