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1st April 2022

A 50-year-old man presents to A&E with a severe headache

A 50-year-old man presents to A&E with a severe headache. He is a recurrent migraine sufferer, but this pain is more severe than usual. On initial examination, he has a raised temperature and complains of pain on extension of his neck. Which of the following would be the most definitive diagnostic investigation? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate investigation from the list below, which would aid in confirmation of this diagnosis. Select ONE option only.

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