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Thank you for your consideration in reading my discussion post.

To answer your question: Have you ever experienced a discrepancy between clinical picture and imaging studies in your practice? (Thomas)

Yes. I received a referral from neurology for a 42 y/o female who was diagnosed with a possible stroke. I performed my chart reviews and read the neuro-radiologist report. Interestingly, the report of the head CT scan was negative for stroke. I went to see the patient and performed my examination. She has spasticity on left upper and lower extremities and unable to move her left side. Reflexes were normal; Her speech is normal but noted to be intentionally slow. Maximal assistance with all functional mobility including gait. I am curious about

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