Somatosensory Disorders - Sensory Loss Flashcards

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Clinical Case 1

  • Ms A, a 20 year old Medical Student
  • Gradual onset tingly numbness starting in both feet and gradually ascending to level around upper chest “like a tight band”.
  • When sitting in a hot bath, noticed the water felt hotter on the left side of her body.
  • On examination, had disordered temperature sensation in the left leg and loss of vibration and proprioception on the right.
  • Brisk reflexes on right side.
  • Where is the lesion?
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