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Differential diagnosis for toxic/metabolic encephalopathies - Patterns on Brain Imaging

Cynthia Czawlytko, MD @drcyncity

#Differential #diagnosis #encephalopathies #encephalopathy
- Patterns on Brain ... Imaging Cynthia ... #imaging #patterns ... #MRI #Neurology ... pathology #diseases #radiology
CT vs T1 MRI
CT Head:
 - Bones are white
 - Fat is Dark & Scalp fat
CT vs T1 MRI CT ... not apparent T1 MRI ... Brain: - Bones ... #neurology #radiology ... #brain
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke on CT ... and MRI. ... on T2-weighted imaging ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... #Radiology #Findings
Imaging Patterns of Toxic and Metabolic Brain Disorders

Thalami, Mammillary Bodies and Tectum: Wernicke Encephalopathy
Dentate Nuclei: Metronidazole,
Imaging Patterns ... and Cingulate Cortex ... Pons: ODS #MRI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Neurology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
presentation • Lyme Serology ... screening • Imaging ... atypical symptoms): MRI ... CN7, parotid), CT ... #Neurology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
dementia Pathophysiology ... similar to PML, but MRI ... Diagnosis: MRI ... Treatment: • HAART ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluation • ABCs • IV ... • Non-contrast CT ... ischemic CVA (core ... brain w/o contrast ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... status, and focal neurologic ... : - MRI - ring ... enhancement on CT ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Disease, PRES Pathophysiology ... thrombosis and/or blood-brain ... Cerebritis: Labs, Imaging ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology
Temporal Bone Imaging Anatomy - Middle Ear Cavity: Epitympanum (Attic)
 • Körner septum (Petro-squamous lamina)
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Temporal Bone Imaging ... Epitympanum (Attic) • Körner ... Temporal #Bone #Imaging ... neuroradiology #neurology ... #radiology #CT