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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... prevent permanent damage ... to sacral nerves ... suspected, immediate MRI ... #MSK #pathophysiology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
BEE Syndromes - ... infections • Herpes ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... consistent with MS ... #Syndromes #neurology
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
reported this all ... The MRI findings ... condition can be ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... inflammation and tissue damage ... Infections: - Herpes ... Nile virus - Herpes ... diagnosis #management #neurology
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
, Heneghan MK, Jorgensen ... Welsh MM, Karagas MR ... Dong K, Goyarts EC ... Be sure to check ... here for CME credit
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Immune response can be ... the underlying pathophysiology ... - Spinal MRI may ... diagnosis #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... stimulation to all ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... structural kidney damage ... Pathophysiology: ... liver insult (e.g ... #Hepatorenal #Syndrome