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Name the problem:

Case 9. 17 year old right handed female with a history of anxiety presents with a two month history of neurologic symptoms that have come and gone. She has experienced tingling in her feet that resolved, tingling in both legs to the thighs that resolved, weakness in her hands (the right has not resolved), as well as some changes in her balance and walking that fluctuate. She has a history of mild concussion. What classic imaging finding is seen on MRI? What diagnosis does her history and imaging suggest?


Case Studies

Case Example 1

Description: A 52-year-old man presented with a 20-minute history of chest pain radiating to the left shoulder and neck, associated with dyspnea and diaphoresis. He had a history of hypertension, long-term smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. On physical examination, bibasilar crackles were noted on lung auscultation. An electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed in the primary care setting, and the patient was promptly referred to the emergency department.

Case Example 2

Description: A 28-year-old woman presented with a 3-day history of intense pruritus over the lower back. She reported no recent travel or exposure to new environments. She cares for a small kennel with approximately eight dogs rescued from the streets. Physical examination revealed multiple small vesicles, some clustered and others scattered, predominantly involving the lumbar region and the left gluteal area.

Case Example 3

Description: 62 years old, female. She has Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and has this deformity in her right hand. What is the diagnosis?