Clinical consultation Flashcards by Xisain 314

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What are the common causes of myelopathy?

A

Trauma
Degenerative
MS/transverse myelitis
Malignancy
Hereditary (e.g. hereditary spastic paresis)

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How do you interpret CSF samples in suspected meningitis?

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What are some red flags for secondary causes of headaches?

A

Age >50yrs old
Focal neurology
Confusion
Being awoken by headache
Signs of raised ICP (worse on coughing, changing position, coughing or sneezing)

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