18. Neuro Path-1

Question 1

A 72 year old man comes to the doctor and complains of recurrent headaches. MRIs are done and the man is diagnosed with communicating Hydrocephalus. What is a possible cause of the mans issue?

A. Blockage of CSF circulation 
B. Compensatory increase in CNS volume secondary to loss of brain volume 
C.Poor absorption of CF
D. Enlarged Ventricles 
E. Rupture of the  MCA 

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Answer 1

ANS. C

Question 2

A 67 year old man is brought to the doctor due to recurrent headaches. It is found that their is excessive amount of fluid in the ventricles. If the patient was to be diagnosis with Alzheimer’s what is the pathology associated with his condition?

A. Interference with normal CSF circulation from the ventricles to the subarachoid space
B. Poor absorption of CSF
C. Excess water retention leading to secondary retention of CSF
D. Compensatory increase in CNS volume secondary to loss of brain volume
E. Overproduction of CSF

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Answer 2

Ans. D Ex Vacuo

A- Non communicating

B & D- Communicating

C- Nonsense