Read the following excerpt from a brief admission summary letter:She presented to the ED last night with a sudden onset of left-sided hemiparesis and hyperesthesia. She was also noted to have mild agnosia and aphasia. She was brought to the ED by her husband, who is not sure when the symptoms began. A cerebral CT and CT angiogram showed middle cerebral artery occlusion and ruled out intracranial hemorrhage or hematoma. She was treated with a thrombolytic. Her symptoms have improved. According to the excerpt, which of the following was NOT a symptom noted by the medical professionals?
A. Mild speech impairment (inability to speak)
B. Partial paralysis on half the body
C. Increased sensation
D. A tumor-like mass made up of blood
E. Mild inability to understand or comprehend
Answer: D
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