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PDF - MND Flashcards

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What is a dysesthesia?

A

Unpleasant feeling from non-noxious stimulus

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Pathology of neuropathy?

A

Demyelination and axonal degeneration

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What is Wallerian degeneration?

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After a crush injury, axons and myelin degenerate distal to source of injury

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4
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Pathology in toxic neuropathy?

A

Axonal degeneration

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5
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RX GBS?

A

Plasmapheresis or IVIG

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Presentation myopathies?

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  1. Proximal weakness / Fatigue
  2. Intact reflexes
  3. Intact sensation
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Myositis with rash in knuckles and periorbital areas?

A

Dermatomyositis

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Cancer seen in myositis?

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Small cell lung cancer

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Presentation pseudobulbar palsy?

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Facial weakness
Impaired chewing
Dysarthria
Dysphagia
Hoarseness
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Drug for MLS?

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Riluzole can add a few months

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