Q284
Sway back condition is seen due to deficiency of
A.
Cu
AnswerB.
Co
C.
Mn
D.
Se
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
A swayback condition is seen due to a deficiency of Cu.Swayback is caused by copper deficiency during the prenatal/neonatal period. This condition is caused by bilateral, symmetric loss of myelin in the dorsolateral spinal cord tracts and the cerebral white matter.
It is a disease characterized by acquired copper deficiency which primarily manifests as myeloneuropathy.