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FN: Muscle weakness differential Flashcards

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Locational causes

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  1. Cerebrum/Brainstem
  2. Cord
  3. Anterior horn
  4. Roots/Plexus
  5. Motor Nerves
  6. NMJ
  7. Muscle
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Cerebrum/Brainstem causes of muscle weakness

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  1. Vascular: infarct/Haemorrhage
  2. Inflammation: MS
  3. SOL
  4. Infection: encephalitis, abcess
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Cord causes of muscle weakness

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  1. Vascular: anterior spinal artery infarct
  2. Inflammation: MS
  3. Injury
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Anterior Horn

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MND

Polio

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Roots/Plexus caues

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  • Spondylosis
  • Cauda equina syndrome
  • Carcinoma
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Motor Nerves

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Mononeuropathy: e.g. compression
Polyneuropathy: GBS, CMT

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NMJ causes

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GB
LEMS
Botulism

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Muscle causes

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Toxins: steroids
Poly-/Dermo-myositis
Inerited: DMD, BMD, FSH

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