Neurology — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Optic nerve glioma (15–40%), a pilocytic astrocytoma, is commonly seen in _____

Answer: neurofibromatosis type 1

Flashcard 2: _____ nerve marked as "D" is involved in Frey's syndrome

Answer: Auriculotemporal

Flashcard 3: What disease is associated with this spinal cord lesion? _____

Answer: Subacute combined degeneraton (B12 deficiency)

Flashcard 4: What disease is associated with this spinal cord lesion? _____

Answer: Tabes dorsalis (tertiary syphilis)

Flashcard 5: _____ is most affected in neurolathyrism

Answer: knee joint

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Flashcard 6: jerky steps are seen in _____ stage of neurolathyrism

Answer: no stick

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Flashcard 7: Reversible dementia may occur with deficiencies in vitamins _____, B3, and B12

Answer: B1

Flashcard 8: Internuclear ophthalmoplegia results in _____ of the contra-lateral eye

Answer: nystagmus

Flashcard 9: _____ and Breast cancers can produce anti-Yo antibodies which can cause Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration

Answer: Gynecological

Flashcard 10: Carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with - _____ (due to edema)- rheumatoid arthritis- hypothyroidism- diabetes mellitus- acromegaly- dialysis-related amyloidosis. It may also be associated with repetitive use

Answer: pregnancy