Flashcards Nelson

Question 1

Tumors in NF-1

Answer 1

optic glioma
Wilms Tumour
Neurofibromas
astrocytoma
pheochromocytoma
leukemia

Question 2

ataxia, opthalmoplegia, areflexia

Answer 2

Guillain Barre

Question 3

CSF in GBS

Answer 3

normal glucose
protein high (proteins coming from antibodies attacking nerves)
slight wbc (but not as high as you expect for how high the protein)

Question 4

MRI findings in Guillain Barre

Answer 4

1. increase uptake of gadolinium in caudal equine or in intrathecal nerve root

Question 5

relapse rate of GBS

Answer 5

7%

Question 6

treatment of GBS

Answer 6

IVIG 2-5 days

Question 7

bug for GBS

Answer 7

h pylori
mycoplasma
campylobacter

Question 8

prognostic factors for Guillain Barre (Poor)

Answer 8

1. maximal involvement at presentation
2. cranial nerve deficits
3. needing intubation