Cerebellar and extrapyramidal Flashcards
1
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Clinical features of Friedreich’s ataxia
A
Young person Cerebellar signs bilaterally Nystagmus Posterior column loss in the limbs UMN signs in the limbs Peripheral neuropathy Optic atrophy Pes cavus Cardiomyopathy DM
2
Q
Causes of combine spastic and ataxic paraparesis?
A
MS Syphilis Spinocerebellar ataxia Syringomyelia Infarction Lesion at the craniospinal junction
3
Q
Types of tremors?
A
Parkinson - resting pill rolling
Action tremor
Intention tremor - cerebellar
Cerebellar outflow tract tremor - abduction-adduction movements of the upper limbs - MS or brain injury
4
Q
Causes of parkinsonism?
A
Idiopathic
Drugs
Postencephalitis
Other - toxins, wilsons. MSA, syphilis, tumour
5
Q
Causes of chorea?
A
Huntingtons disease Sydenhams chorea Senility Wilsons disease Drugs Vasculitis SLE
