Neurology — Flashcards

A 60 year old man complains of extremely severe, sharp, shooting, “like a bolt of lighting”, pain, which lasts about 60 seconds. It is noted that part of his face is unshaven, because he fears to touch that area. What is likely occurring? _____

_____ pain is often associated with hyperalgesia

_____ syndrome presents with - Ipsilateral CN VII palsy - Contralateral loss of pain & temperature loss in limb/torso - Vertigo, nystagmus, ataxia

Hint: stroke

An _____ haematoma classically presents with a "low-impact" trauma followed by loss of consciousness, a lucid interval, then LOC again

Trigeminal neuralgia is primarily caused by by _____

The _____ supplies the medial pons

Trigeminal neuralgia is commonly triggered by _____ or occurs spontaneously

What is the secondary management of a TIA? _____ & Statin

_____ is a disorder affecting CNV causing severe unilateral pain

The _____ supplies the midbrain