6 results
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Compatible syndrome + MRI ... granulomatosis: • EBV-associated ... Sarcoidosis • Neuro ... #Brain #differential ... diagnosis #causes #radiology
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed an arachnoid cyst, measuring 12.3 cm by 16.5 cm
imaging of the brain ... of the temporal lobe ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #MRI #Arachnoid ... ArachnoidCyst #NEJM
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... pulmonary etc) • CNS ... Upper Motor Neuron ... nervous system: Brain ... EMG) studies • MRI
Cerebral Cavernous Malformations - Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed numerous lesions consistent with cerebral
imaging of the brain ... revealed numerous lesions ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Neuro #NSG #MRI ... FamilialCerebralCavernousMalformationSyndrome #NEJM
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... should be based on clinical ... Inferomedial temporal lobes ... Imaging: - MRI ... #Infections #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... ruled out • Brain ... brain and/or optic ... management #neurology #differential