Case 18

Clinical History:

A 63 year-old white male had a history of chronic schizophrenia, tardive dyskinesia and adult onset diabetes mellitus. He was admitted after he fell on his abdomen and was unable to get up. The physical examination revealed poor pulses as well as paralysis and anesthesia of the lower extremities.

Images

Desciption of findings

Full Case Report

________________________________________________________

J. Anthony Parker, MD PhD, jap@nucmed.bih.harvard.edu