Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The Value of 3T MRI in Acute Transverse Myelitis

The Value of 3T MRI in Acute Transverse Myelitis
Pediatric Neurology

An 11 year old girl presented with 18 hours of right leg weakness and left leg numbness. Past medical history was significant for a two day viral gastroenteritis 25 days prior and vaccinations 24 days prior (Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis; human papilloma virus; influenza; and meningococcal). Initial exam pertinent findings were right leg weakness (0/5 proximally and 3/5 distally), absent left leg temperature sense to the groin area without anesthesia or left hemibody sensory level, and inconsistent decreased right patellar reflex and extensor plantar response.

Original Article: http://www.pedneur.com/article/S0887-8994(14)00462-7/abstract?rss=yes

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