Demyelinating and Autoimmune disease Flashcards

1
Q

CSF findings in MS?

A

Oligoclonal bands

Elevated protein

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2
Q

MS Tx?

A

Steroids or Plasmaphoresis

Natalizumab

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3
Q

ADEM vs MS?

A

ADEM = monophasic progression to coma, immune triggered, fever, meningismus

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4
Q

GBS Tx?

A

IV-Ig OR plasmaphoresis

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5
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Definitive Dx of CIDP?

A

Nerve biopsy showing segmental demyelination

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6
Q

MG treatment acute?

A

Plasmaphoresis +/- Intubation

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7
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MG associated neoplasm?

A

Thymoma

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