Posterior cord syndrome is a condition caused by lesion of the posterior portion of the spinal cord. It can be caused by an interruption to the posterior spinal artery.
Unlike anterior cord syndrome, it is a very rare condition.
It is possible for it to present as Brown-Séquard syndrome.
Read more about Posterior Cord Syndrome: Clinical Presentation
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