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The critical role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of transverse myelitis: a case report.

Esther Omotola AdewuyiZainab Adedamola AbdulsalamOlorunnisola Onaolapo Olatide
Published in: Spinal cord series and cases (2024)
This case report reveals the poor health-seeking behavior in developing countries and the need for imaging modalities like Magnetic Resonance Imaging for improved diagnoses of rare neurological conditions such as Transverse Myelitis. The lack of healthcare infrastructure has led to clinical misdiagnosis, patient mismanagement, and underrepresentation of data in the country, underscoring the critical role of diagnostic tools for improved patient care pre-treatment and post-treatment. Additionally, follow-up of these patients is important to prevent the long-term sequelae of Transverse Myelitis like Neuromyelitis Optica or Multiple Sclerosis.
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