Brain Herniations Flashcards

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Describe subfalcine herniation.

A

Part of brain goes under falx cerebri

Results in sensation loss or weakness on opposite side

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Describe tentorial (central) hernation.

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Medial aspect of temporal lobe goes under tentorium cerebelli
Affects CN III

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Describe tonsillar (cerebellar) herniation.

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Cerebellar tonsils herniate through the foramen magnum

Compresses the brainstem against the clivus causing problems with respiratory and cardiac centres.

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Describe transcalvarial herniation

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Swollen brain herniates through defect in skull and dura when present

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