Acute Flaccid Myelitis — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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Acute flaccid paralysis, absent reflexes in one leg, anterior horn cell MRI enhancement post-febrile illness. Diagnosis?

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Correct answer: E — Acute flaccid myelitis

AFM: enterovirus-associated, anterior horn cell involvement. Differs from GBS (peripheral) and TM (complete cord).

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024