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Noraml reaction to cold, no perc sens, but no xray - dx?

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Final answer:

The patient's symptoms, including a normal reaction to cold with intact sensation and no X-ray findings, could indicate a functional disorder or other condition not visible on X-ray. Accurate diagnosis would require further evaluation and possibly additional testing.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question seems to be describing a medical scenario where a patient has a normal reaction to cold, no perceptible sensory loss, but there are no abnormalities seen on an X-ray. Without additional context, it's difficult to give a definitive diagnosis (dx). However, this could suggest a condition where symptoms don't have an anatomical or structural cause that would be visible on X-ray, such as certain neurological conditions, functional disorders, or even a psychogenic cause.

These could include conditions like Raynaud's phenomenon, where there is an abnormal response to cold in the extremities, or a functional sensory disorder. Further clinical evaluation, including history, physical examination, and possibly additional testing beyond just an X-ray, would be essential for an accurate diagnosis.

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