Transverse myelitis

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Lower limb weakness, bowel and bladder disturbance

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
mri
This study is a stack
Sagittal
T2
This study is a stack
Axial
T2
This study is a stack
Sagittal
STIR
This study is a stack
Sagittal T1
C+ fat sat
This study is a stack
Axial T1
C+ fat sat
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Info

Intramedullary T2/STIR hyperintensity seen from T2-3 to T6 levels with mild expansion of cord and heterogeneous enhancement on post contrast study.

Case Discussion

Findings are consistent with transverse myelitis.

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