Raeder paratrigeminal syndrome

ADDONS / GENERAL NEUROLOGY Raeder paratrigeminal syndrome David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 17/03/2024, published on 03/03/2024 [toc] Raeder paratrigeminal syndrome (RPS) is a rare neurologic disorder characterized by unilateral oculosympathetic paralysis (postganglionic Horner syndrome) + ipsilateral sensory and/or motor abnormalities in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve (usually the first branch) also known as Raeder syndrome ... Read more

Differential diagnosis of visual impairment

Scotomas
ADDONS / GENERAL NEUROLOGY Differential diagnosis of visual impairment David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 05/03/2024, published on 26/02/2024 [toc] the diagnosis of visual impairment is based on the patient's medical history, clinical examination (neurologic and ophthalmologic), and laboratory and imaging studies the nature and dynamics of the visual disturbance, together with accompanying symptoms, are essential for ... Read more

Prevention of ischemic stroke

ISCHEMIC STROKE Prevention of ischemic stroke David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 25/03/2024, published on 02/02/2024 primary stroke prevention - interventions and measures taken to reduce the risk of stroke in asymptomatic individuals secondary stroke prevention  - interventions taken to reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke in individuals who have already suffered a stroke or TIA; ... Read more

Carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF)

Direct CCF with rapid filling of ophtalmic veins on DSA
INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE / VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS Carotid cavernous fistula (CCF) David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 11/03/2024, published on 01/02/2024 [toc] carotid cavernous fistula is a specific variant of arteriovenous fistula (→ DAVF) - it is defined as a pathological communication between the cavernous sinus (CS) and the internal carotid artery (ICA) or its branches (from either the ... Read more

Diagnosis of intracerebral hemorrhage

Blend sign (baseline and 3hr later)
INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE Diagnosis of intracerebral hemorrhage David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 07/03/2024, published on 27/11/2023 [toc] for patients presenting with stroke-like symptoms, rapid neuroimaging using CT or MRI is recommended to confirm the diagnosis of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) the detection of intracerebral bleeding itself by imaging methods is easy; the diagnostic evaluation is focused on ... Read more

Sturge-Weber syndrome

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS)
INTRACEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE / VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 09/11/2023, published on 02/11/2023 [toc] Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS), also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a neurocutaneous disorder manifested by leptomeningeal and facial angiomas the facial lesion, also referred to as a nevus flammeus or port-wine birthmark (PWB), is the hallmark of the disease ... Read more

Primary angiitis of the CNS (PACNS)

PACNS
ISCHEMIC STROKE / CLASSIFICATION AND ETIOPATOGENESIS Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 15/02/2024, published on 24/05/2023 [toc] Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS), also known as primary central nervous system vasculitis, is a rare autoimmune disease affecting exclusively the blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord ... Read more

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)

DSA finding in PAN (renal, hepatic and mesenteric arteries)
ISCHEMIC STROKE / ETIOPATOGENESIS / VASCULITIDES Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 05/02/2024, published on 24/05/2023 [toc] Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a systemic panmural necrotizing vasculitis affecting medium-sized and small arteries large arteries, capillaries, and venules are not affected  [Stone, 2002] middle-aged and older men are most commonly affected  (prevalence ∼ 30 per 1 ... Read more

Cholesterol Embolization Syndrome

Cholesterol embolization syndrome
ISCHEMIC STROKE / ETIOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION Cholesterol Embolization Syndrome David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 10/01/2024, published on 13/05/2023 [toc] Definition cholesterol embolization occurs when small pieces of cholesterol plaque break off from the arterial walls and block small and medium-sized arteries, which can lead to tissue damage large arteries, especially the aorta and its branches, are ... Read more

CADASIL

ISCHEMIC STROKE / CLASSIFICATION AND ETIOLOGY CADASIL (Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy) David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 20/03/2024, published on 11/05/2023 [toc] Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a hereditary disease characterized almost exclusively by neurological manifestations (premature small vessel disease, migraines, etc.) it typically affects individuals ... Read more

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