Neuro Imaging Flashcards

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Subdural hematoma

1) Associated with tears in bridging veins

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Epidural hematoma

1) Caused by fracture of temporal/parietal bones resulting in middle meningeal artery

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Subarachanoid hemorrhage

1) Caused by rupture of berry aneursym
2) Most common in the bifurcation of the anterior communicating artery

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i. Manifests as non-specific symptoms of malaise, headache, and fever
ii. Local paresthesias around the wound with manifestations
iii. Extraordinary CNS excitability
- Slightest touch is painful and results in violent motor responses
iv. Foaming at the mouth

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Negri body- Rabies infection

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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

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What has taken place in the top section of the brain?

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Depigmentation of the substania nigra

  • Indicates Parkinson disease
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Describe dermatomes C5-8 and L2-S1

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What is the result of this lesion?

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1) Loss of pain and temperature sensation
2) Occurs at C8-T1
2) Preservation of proprioception and vibratory sense

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