CNS patho Flashcards

1
Q

Name the major clinical presentations of CNS pathologies

A
  1. Raised intracranial pressure
  2. Localising signs
  3. Progressive neurodegenerative states
  4. Demyelinating diseases
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2
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Diffuse causes of Increased ICP

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  1. Cerebral oedema because of infection, infarction or injury
  2. Hydrocephalus
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3
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Localised causes of increased ICP

A

Space occupying lesions like

  1. Tumours
  2. Abscess
  3. Haemorrhage or Infarct
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