1st April 2022

A 72-year-old woman presents to A&E with a two-hour history of sudden onset bilateral leg weakness

A 72-year-old woman presents to A&E with a two-hour history of sudden onset bilateral leg weakness, with no associated trauma. On neurological examination, she has 0/5 in both lower limbs, and loss of pain and temperature sensation below the T10 level – although light touch sensation is intact. PR examination shows complete loss of anal tone.

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