Neurology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a child with a history of tetralogy of Fallot and recurrent sinusitis that presents with a two-week history of worsening morning headaches, fever, focal neurological deficits, and a recent first-time seizure? _____

Hint: diagnosis

Symptoms of a _____ last for ≥ 24 hours Symptoms of a TIA last for < 24 hours

Hint: TIA/stroke

Does an essential tremor limit functional capacity? _____

Lumbar puncture is not done for suspected brain abscess because 1. _____ 2. CSF is not diagnostically useful in most cases

Essentials tremors are typically _____ tremors

Hint: resting/action

How is essential tremor diagnosed? _____

Anxiety & excitement _____ essential tremors

Hint: exacerbates/relieves

Herpes encephalitis presents with the following on CSF analysis: _____ lymphocytes and RBCs normal glucose ↑ protein

Why are children with cyanotic congenital heart disease (e.g. tetralogy of Fallot) at an increased risk for brain abscess? _____

Strokes involving the _____ may cause contralateral sensory abnormalities because it supplies the thalamus

Hint: artery