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Demyelinating Diseases - Differential Diagnosis
 • Inflammatory: MS, ADEM, NMO, Paraneoplastic, Sjogren's, Polyarteritis nodosa, SLE
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Inflammatory: MS ... • Infectious: HIV ... Neurosyphilis, PML ... #causes #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... Imaging: - MRI ... tuberculomas, or abscesses ... opportunistic #InfectiousDiseases ... #Neurology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... of PCN allergy ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... #differential #causes
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
, but MRI will show ... Diagnosis: MRI ... Treatment: • HAART ... treatment • Cognitive ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Compatible syndrome + MRI ... toxo IgG • CNS PCR ... Syphilis • Pyogenic Abscess ... #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... Then, ask 3 questions ... Assess volume status ... the underlying cause ... #nephrology #sodium
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluation • ABCs • IV ... access, monitor ... Evaluate underlying cause ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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cord infarct • HIV ... Spinal infection/abscess ... Imaging studies: • MRI ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... #causes #neurology
Visceral Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Species: Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, Leishmania chagasi
Where: South Asia, East
Weight Loss • Can cause ... histopathology, culture, PCR ... , K39) Treatment ... #management #treatment ... #infectiousdiseases
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis ... atypical symptoms): MRI ... CNS inflammatory cause ... #Management #Treatment ... #Neurology