This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Anaesthesia
In all of the following conditions neuraxial blockade is absolutely contraindicated, except – 
Select and explain. 
A. Patient refusal, B. Coagulopathy, C. Severe hypovolemia, D. Pre–existing neurological deficits
D: Pre–existing neurological deficits
Answer: D: Pre–existing neurological deficits 
Explanation: Contraindications to neuraxial block (spinal & epidural) 

Absolute :- Infection at the site of injection, patient refusal, coagulopathy or other bleeding disorder, severe hypovolemia, increased ICT, severe aortic or mitral stenosis.
Relative :- Sepsis, unco-operative patient, pre-existing neurological deficit, demyelinating lesions, severe spinal deformity, stenotic valvular heart disease.