25 results
Nystagmus from Wernicke’s Encephalopathy - Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed T2 hyperintensities involving the
imaging of the brain ... Neuro #Wernicke #MRI ... #Thalamus #NEJM
Trypanosoma cruzi Reactivation in the Brain- ...Magnetic resonance images of the brain showed a mass measuring
Reactivation in the Brain ... images of the brain ... examination of a brain ... #clinical #NEJM ... #MRI #radiology
Central Pontine Myelinolysis - Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed a central area of high
Central Pontine ... imaging of the brain ... revealed a central ... Radiology #Neuro #MRI ... Syndrome #ODS #NEJM
Imaging Patterns of Toxic and Metabolic Brain Disorders

Thalami, Mammillary Bodies and Tectum: Wernicke Encephalopathy
Dentate Nuclei: Metronidazole,
and Metabolic Brain ... Heroin Inhalation Central ... Pons: ODS #MRI ... Toxicology #Metabolic #Brain
Leigh Syndrome 
History: 19-month-old girl with hypotonia, developmental 
delay, failure to thrive, and bilateral optic disc
: 19-month-old girl ... Syndrome #Clinical #MRI ... #Brain #Diagnosis
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... Cushing syndrome (central ... Adrenocorticotropic Hormone • MRI ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
T4 → Possibly Central ... high T4 +/- T3 → Central ... Hyperthyroidism → MRI ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
heart valves • MRI ... brain for cerebral ... intravenous drug use, Central ... often seen • MRI ... brain for cerebral
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Central Nervous ... Normal Reflexes - Brain ... Myopathies • Central ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rapid seizure control ... cause permanent brain ... Aside from the brain ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm