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CT vs T1 MRI
CT Head:
 - Bones are white
 - Fat is Dark & Scalp fat
Head: - Bones are ... apparent T1 MRI Brain ... : - Bones are Dark ... MRI #comparison #neurology ... #radiology #brain
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Contralateral motor cortex ... sensory loss Brain ... Unilateral Spinal Cord ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
findings: • Symptoms ... decreased muscle tone ... - Vit B12 and copper ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #algorithm
Temporal Bone Imaging Anatomy - Middle Ear Cavity: Epitympanum (Attic)
 • Körner septum (Petro-squamous lamina)
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Temporal Bone Imaging ... Epitympanum (Attic) • Körner ... Anterior attic bony ... neuroradiology #neurology ... #radiology #CT
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... Space-occupying brain ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Bilateral signs and/or symptoms ... ruled out • Brain ... MRI: Check for brain ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
- DWI in brain ... onset (in spinal cord ... only positive for one ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... #Radiology #Findings
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
• Non-contrast CT ... ischemic CVA (core ... NCCT or • MRI brain ... Defined if 1) CT ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
presentation • Lyme Serology ... CN7, parotid), CT ... middle ear/temporal bone ... Eyecare (prevent corneal ... Management #Treatment #Neurology
Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Pachymeningitis is a rare condition that causes areas of a layer
surrounds the spinal cord ... and brain (dura ... cause different symptoms ... metastases CT ... Pachymeningitis #HP #Neurology