Neurology — Flashcards
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Large acute subdural haemorrhage and chronic subdural haemorrhage compresses the brain and can cause "mass effect" leading to _____ on CT
_____ (EDH) typically occurs due to rupture of the middle meningeal artery following trauma to the pterion.
Progressive muscular atrophy predominantly affects _____ motor neurons typically affecting the distal limbs first
Hint: upper/lower
Progressive bulbar palsy affects _____ motor neurons
Hint: upper/lower
A(n) _____ is a collection of blood underneath the dura
NORMAL findings in a non-contrast CT done < _____ hours of symptom onset for subarachnoid haemorrhage → consider alternative diagnosis
_____ haematoma is characterised by a(n) hyperdense lentiform (biconvex)-shaped collection of blood on CT
Rebleeding is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage that typically arises _____
Hint: duration
Progressive bulbar palsy predominantly affects motor neurons in the _____ causing slurred speech & dysphagia
What is the first-line investigation for extradural haematoma? _____
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