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Central Nervous System Disorders - Patterns of Localization - Cerebral Cortex, Brainstem, Spinal Cord, Subcortical, Cerebellum

#CNS
Central Nervous ... System Disorders ... #Localization #Neurology
Causes of Proximal Muscle Weakness That May Mimic Inflammatory Myopathy
 • Central or peripheral neurologic disease
Inflammatory Myopathy • Central ... or peripheral neurologic ... or hyperadrenal disorders ... • Electrolyte disorders ... differential #causes #neurology
Imaging Patterns of Toxic and Metabolic Brain Disorders

Thalami, Mammillary Bodies and Tectum: Wernicke Encephalopathy
Dentate Nuclei: Metronidazole,
Metabolic Brain Disorders ... ATL With Posterior ... Heroin Inhalation Central ... Metabolic #Brain #Disorders ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Neurology
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
patients with a central ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior ... CVA #Peripheral #Central
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Posterior Reversible ... Blood pressure control ... preferred Seizure control ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #PRES #Posterior ... Treatment #Management #Neurology
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
vertigo due to Posterior ... Stroke (usually Posterior ... Palatal myoclonus - Central ... #Wallenbergs #neurology
Unilateral Fixed Dilated Pupil - Differential Diagnosis Framework
If Altered Mental Status - Consider Oculomotor (3rd cranial
Framework If Altered Mental ... SAH, tumor • Posterior ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Posterior Reversible ... Features: • Altered mental ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #PRES #Posterior ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... forehead) in classic posterior ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... , such as with posterior ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... may be present Central ... position change • Neurologic ... Hallpike test (posterior ... differential #diagnosis #neurology