Presentation
Numbness of both hands
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
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There is an abnormal high signal on T2WI/STIR of the spinal cord involving the posterior columns, extending from C2 to C7, suggestive of a subacute combined degeneration of the cord.
Case Discussion
The location of the high signal within the posterior columns as well as its extension (length) is suggestive of subacute combined degeneration of the cord due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Additional contributor: R Bouguelaa, MD