CASE 149 History: A 27-year-old woman with a history of cataracts as a child developed lower extremity weakness 7 years ago and recently developed bumps over her Achilles tendons. 1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis? (Choose all that apply.) a. Subacute combined degeneration b. Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) d. HIV myelitis e. Cord infarct 2. Which of the following is not a feature of CTX? 3. Which of the following statements regarding CTX is true? a. The inheritance pattern is autosomal dominant. b. Low plasma cholestanol levels are diagnostic. c. The spinal form of CTX is more common than the classic form. d. Teenagers with the disease typically develop tendon xanthomas. 4. Which of the following is not a typical imaging feature of CTX?
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