CASE 139 History: A 39-year-old man presents with an acute onset of neck pain, extremity weakness, and difficulty breathing requiring intubation. While in the hospital, he develops pneumonia and has a cardiac arrest, resulting in brain death. An autopsy is performed. 1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis? (Choose all that apply.) a. Acute longitudinal transverse myelitis b. Astrocytoma d. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis 2. Which part of the spinal cord is most commonly involved in cases of fibrocartilaginous embolism? c. Conus area 3. Which of the following statements regarding fibrocartilaginous embolism is true? a. A preceding severe injury to the vertebral column is usually reported. b. The interval between the traumatic insult and the onset of symptoms is usually days or weeks. c. Cerebrospinal fluid studies show increased protein in most cases. d. The mortality rate is higher in patients with cervical cord involvement.
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