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Schematic representation of the major sources of ammonia production and its excretory pathway (GI = gastrointestinal,
They can be grouped ... Other (rare): - Reye ... syndrome (Peds) ... #Pathophysiology ... Hyperammonemia #Differential
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... lumbar spine Signs ... does not have to be ... 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 - ... affecting the Brain, Eye ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... consistent with MS ... noninflammatory #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... cord compression (MRI ... • Bilateral signs ... out • Brain MRI ... management #neurology #differential