SAQ16 – spinal – 48 year old with back pain and retention

A previously well 48 year old woman presents to the emergency department with acute urinary retention and loss of perineal sensation.

a. List three (3) MOST LIKELY differential diagnoses. For each diagnosis, state how you would confirm each diagnosis.

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b. List six (6) key features that you would seek on history.

(Marked out of 6.0)
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