Neurology — Flashcards

~50% of brain abscesses originate from _____

Strokes involving the _____ cerebral artery may cause paralysis and sensory loss of the contralateral upper limb and face

Which cerebral artery supplies the inferior temporal lobe? _____

Which cerebral artery supplies the occipital lobe? _____

Essential tremors typically affects the _____ but can progress over a long time to involve the trunk, voice, & head

Hint: 2

The most common cause of cerebral abscesses in HIV patients is _____

Strokes involving the _____ cerebral artery may cause hemineglect if they occur in the non-dominant hemisphere

Patients with encephalitis & travel history to rice fields in Asia may suggest an underlying cause of _____

Which anterior circulation stroke causes paralysis/sensory loss of the face and upper limb without cortical signs (e.g. aphasia, neglect)? _____

A _____ is a life-threatening condition involving a localised, infectious collection of pus within the brain parenchyma, often encapsulated by a fibrous capsule