Which of the following diseases or conditions LEAST resembles a stroke on physical examination?
A) A brain abscess
B) A metastatic brain tumor
C) Complicated migraine
D) Alcohol withdrawal with Todd's paralysis
E) None of the above. They may all, at times, appear to resemble a stroke.

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All of the listed examples (complicated migraine, Todd's paralysis, brain abscess, and brain tumors) may mimic a stroke on physical examination. Physical examination is just one element in the assessment of patients with new neurological deficits. One must also consider the clinical history (e.g., whether the symptoms began suddenly or developed insidiously) and the context before diagnosing stroke. Neuroimaging techniques like CT scanning and magnetic resonance imaging are used in addition to the clinical examination to diagnose stroke.

Which of the Following Diseases or Conditions LEAST Resembles a Stroke