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Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
it possible to differentiate ... the acute from ... CVA #Clinical #Radiology ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology ... #Evolution #Timeline
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
No abnormal lesion ... consistent with acute ... consistent with acute ... #Progression #Timeline ... #Neurology #Radiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Neurological symptoms: Acute ... showing cortical lesions ... Reversible course Differential ... syndrome, ADEM, Acute
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... Disease: Lesions ... , aseptic meningitis ... Behcet disease) Differential ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
- The chancre lesion ... deficits and/or aseptic ... including anterior or posterior ... manifestations including acute ... have positive serology
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Complications in Acute ... Ischemic MR: • Posterior ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #timeline
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults
METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Hyponatremia
Uremia
INFECTIOUS PROCESSES
Central nervous system abscess
Encephalitis
Meningitis
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
Alcohol
Antiepileptic drugs
Baclofen
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM LESIONS ... Acute hydrocephalus ... hemorrhage Neoplasm Posterior ... Epilepticus #Seizures #Differential ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Classification: • Acute ... papulosquamous lesions ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Pleural effusions • Acute ... , APLA, PAC • Aseptic
Neurosarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Treatment
 • 5 to 40% of sarcoidosis, Heterogeneous, often inaugural
 • Central
System (85%): Aseptic ... Intraparenchymatous lesion ... , Exclusion of Differential ... Treatment #management #neurology ... #rheumatology