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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Diagnosis: • ... axonal form • MRI ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... complete paralysis of all ... demyelinating or axonal • MRI ... - Spinal MRI may ... #management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Vascular narrowing on MRA ... circulation: MCA ACA ... Reversible course Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... #management #neurology
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
in one study, all ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... Diagnosis: Diabetes ... intoxication Initial Workup ... #management #nephrology