26th June 2023

A 65-year-old man presents following a sudden collapse with severe abdominal pain. He rapidly develops a loss of pain and temperature sensation bilaterally from T8

A 65-year-old man presents following a sudden collapse with severe abdominal pain. He rapidly develops a loss of pain and temperature sensation bilaterally from T8, a bilateral lower limb motor paralysis and urinary incontinence. Which structure is likely to have been affected to cause his presentation?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.