CASE 74 History: A 30-year-old woman presents with a recent onset of upper and lower extremity weakness, sensory deficit, and urinary incontinence. 1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis? (Choose all that apply.) c. Lupus-related longitudinal transverse myelitis (LTM) d. Sarcoidosis 2. What is the most helpful imaging feature in differentiating LTM from other forms of myelitis? b. Cross-sectional area of the cord involved c. Signal abnormality involving the central gray matter d. Pattern of cord enhancement 3. Regarding NMO (Devic’s disease) as a cause of LTM, which of the following statements is true? a. MRI spinal findings are characteristic of NMO.
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