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Main types of autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU. 
Anti-NMDAR anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Anti-GFAP
cerebrospinal fluid, MRI ... magnetic resonance imaging ... , Abs antibodies ... encephalitis #comparison #table ... #neurology #diagnosis
Common MRI Sequences - Basic MRI Brain Interpretation

 • T1 Sequence - T1 is for anatomy.
- Basic MRI Brain ... Contrast - T1 is also ... bright on diffusion imaging ... #Sequences #Radiology ... Neuroradiology #diagnosis
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
can only be confirmed ... Predisposing conditions: Autoimmune ... heart valves • MRI ... brain for cerebral ... #table
Imaging Patterns of Toxic and Metabolic Brain Disorders

Thalami, Mammillary Bodies and Tectum: Wernicke Encephalopathy
Dentate Nuclei: Metronidazole,
Imaging Patterns ... Pons: ODS #MRI ... #Disorders #Clinical ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Neurology
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
hypercalcemia, brain ... be a normal variant ... #Cardiology #diagnosis ... Electrocardiogram #ECG ... #Clinical
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... #Stroke #CVA #Clinical ... #Radiology #Interpretation ... #Findings #Neurology ... #Evolution #Timeline
Pericarditis on EKG
Stage 1 - Widespread ST elevation (<5mm) and PR depression; In aVR: ST depression
Can also be seen ... in acute MI ... #ECG #electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #clinical
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
affecting the Brain ... an underlying autoimmune ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... lesions and clinical ... #Syndromes #neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Compatible syndrome + MRI ... lung nodules, may also ... RingEnhancing #Lesions #Brain ... #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
parietal lobes of the brain ... may precede the neurologic ... /Sepsis/Shock, Autoimmune ... Imaging Patterns ... edema visualized as