This is a T2 weighted MR image of a patient with bilateral loss of pain and temperature sensation in his hands and fingers. His upper arms have preserved pain and temperature sensation. He has no deficits in light touch, vibration, or proprioception. Good thing you tested all the sensory modalities!Challenge: What's your diagnosis?
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syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia
yes, beautifully done!
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Follower of Artemis
In classical mythology, Syrinx was a nymph follower of Artemis pursued by Greek God Pan. The image shows a syringomyelia and the case describes central cord syndrome due to disruption of crossing spinothalamic fibers in the ventral commissure. The image shows a lesion at C6-7.
Sources: UpToDate; Wikipedia.
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