Herniations Flashcards
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cingulate (subfalcine) herniation
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hernitaiton under falx cerebri (between the2 cerebellum)
2
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how does cingulate (subfalcine) herniation present
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leg symptoms
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central (transtentorial) herniation
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herniation through tentorium cerebelli
4
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uncal herniation
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the uncus (the part of the brain on top of the medial temporal bone) herniates through the tentorium cerebelli
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uncal herniation presentation
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ipsilateral fixed dilated pupils (if CN III compressed)
6
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transcalvarial herniation
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after a skull fracture when brain herniates through skull (calvarium)
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tonsillar herniation
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downward herniation of cerebellum through foramen magnum
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how does tonsillar herniation present
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cushings triad - decreased HR, irregular RR, extreme hypertension = ust before death)
