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Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... involvement Cauda ... #syndromes #lesions ... #differential #
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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Cauda Equina Syndrome ... Diagnosis: • ... lower extremity reflexes ... bulbocavernosus reflex ... wink test - reflex
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential ... Lower roots -> Cauda ... compression by fractured ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Strength, Normal Reflexes ... Intracranial Mass/lesion ... Other Congenital Syndromes ... #Causes #Peds #
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Dizziness - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Central: Stroke, CNS lesion ... Autonomic dysfunction, Meds ... • Reflex: Vasovagal
Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) lesions are lesions occurring anywhere in the CNS from the brain up
to the spinal cord ... form part of the differential ... diagnosis. ... LMN syndromes are ... positive Babinski reflex