Adjustment disorder triggered by a unique and pervasive urban stressor, traffic cones: A case report

Figure 1 Magnetic resonance imaging brain and neck normal with a well-defined, homogeneously hyperintense mass on both T1- and T2-weighted sequences, which is fully suppressed on fatsaturated images-consistent with mature adipose tissue confined to the subcutaneous layer without infiltration into adjacent structures. There is no evidence of thick septations, nodularity, enhancement, or bone involvement, supporting its benign nature as a simple lipoma. A and B: Sagittal slice; C: Axial slice.

Figure 2 Images of T-RV-7 orange cone used to mark public works zones in Montreal: The T-RV-7 model is a channelizing drum (or construction cone) used for road signaling, made of bright orange polyethylene with white or orange retro-reflective bands, ensuring 360° visibility in work zones. In urban environments such as Montreal, this cone has become almost a visual symbol of the city’s perpetual construction, marking areas of roadwork, street repairs, and public works, while representing both immobility and efficiency within the city. A: Downtown Montreal; B: St Cunégonde street, Montreal.