Question

A 50-year-old woman presents with progressive symmetrical numbness and tingling in her feet over several months. She has type 2 diabetes with HbA1c 9.2%. Examination shows decreased vibration and pinprick sensation in a stocking distribution. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Answer

Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy

Answer

Multiple sclerosis

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Spinal cord compression

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Motor neuron disease

Practice question

A 50-year-old woman presents with progressive symmetrical numbness and tingling in her feet over several months. She has type 2 diabetes with HbA1c 9.2%. Examination shows decreased vibration and pinprick sensation in a stocking distribution. What is the most likely diagnosis?