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Algorithm for evaluating multiple ring-enhancing lesions in immunocompetent (HIV negative)

#ringenhancing #lesions #cns #brain #diagnosis #differential #algorithm
Algorithm for evaluating ... #lesions #cns #brain ... #differential #algorithm ... #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tumor, Traumatic brain ... Encephalitis, Brain ... #Causes #neurology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bucket with the drain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
 •
Causes of Hemiplegia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... sensory loss Brain ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology ... #Causes
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
permanent brain ... Aside from the brain ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
RingEnhancing #Lesions #Brain ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #radiology #neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Disease, PRES Pathophysiology ... autoantibodies that will cause ... thrombosis and/or blood-brain ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology ... = dilated BV = raises ... = water leaves brain ... Pressure #ICP #Pathophysiology ... #neurology #neurosurgery
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Infectious causes ... ruled out • Brain ... MRI: Check for brain ... Mycoplasma - Leptospirosis
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... Causes include: ... edema (Traumatic brain ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology