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CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
CNS Ring-Enhancing ... Compatible syndrome + MRI ... + toxo IgG • CNS ... 30% present w/ CNS ... #radiology #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... should be based on clinical ... Imaging: - MRI ... Demyelinating disease caused ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
other potential causes ... The MRI findings ... have also shown ... Ophthalmicus #HZO #clinical ... #physicalexam #neurology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

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

Visual or auditory symptoms in
nervous system (CNS ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... lesions and clinical ... BEE #Syndromes #neurology ... noninflammatory #differential
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... • Common clinical ... /l is regarded as ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS ... #diagnosis #neurology
Hemimasticatory Spasm on Physical Exam

Hemimasticatory spasm is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve → involuntary jaw
patient had a normal MRI ... Myokimia will cause ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #cheek #CN5 #video ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... for brain and/or optic ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... tract, and often causes ... aneurysms can also ... chorioretinitis, CNS