Which one of the following conditions is consistent with Brown-Séquard syndrome?
a. Central sensory loss that is generalized
b. Motor paralysis on the lesion side of the body
c. Multiple peripheral neuropathy of the joints
d. Spinal root paralysis below the umbilicus
B
Parietal spinal sensory syndrome (Brown-Séquard syndrome) is noted when pain and temperature sensation occur one to two dermatomes below the lesion on the opposite side of the body from the lesion. Proprioceptive loss and motor paralysis occur on the lesion side of the body.
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