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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 39-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department following a stab wound to the neck. Per the patient, she was walking her dog when she got robbed and was subsequently stabbed with a knife. Vitals are stable. Strength examination reveals 2/5 right-sided elbow flexion and extension, wrist extension, and finger motions. Babinski sign is upward-going on the right. There is decreased sensation to light touch and vibration on the patient's right side up to her shoulder. She also reports decreased sensation to pinprick and temperature on her left side, including her lower extremities, posterior forearm, and middle finger. The patient's right pupil is 2 mm smaller than the left with drooping of the right upper eyelid. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the patient’s presentation?
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Hemisection injury