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Longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM) associated with cytomegalovirus infection is extremely rare and is, mainly observed in immunocompetent people. A 55-year-old woman no evidence of immunosuppression was admitted paresthesia the lower limbs for 15 days, difficulty walking, fecal incontinence, acute urinary retention. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2 sequence showed signs hype...