31-year-old female with seizures

Brian Trotta, University of Virginia, Department of Radiology, Charlottesville, VA

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Abstract:  31-year-old female presents to the emergency department with seizures and muscle weakness. The patient reports she had her first seizure approximately 1 month prior.

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Question Text 

Which metabolite is markedly abnormal on the spectra?
 

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 Answer: Choline 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: NAA 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Lactate 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
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 Answer: Creatine 
Correct Answer? 
No
 
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