Intro to Neuropathology Flashcards
1
Q
Stain for astrocytes
A
GFAP IHC: glial fibrillary acidic protein
2
Q
what cranial nerve is affected with Kernohan’s notch phenomenon? contralateral or ipsilateral to herniation?
A
6th cranial nerve; ipsilateral
3
Q
what type of herniation can affect CN 3, causing dilated pupil and impaired eye movement?
A
transtentorial
4
Q
surface markers of microglial cells
A
CR3 & CD68
5
Q
What type of necrosis do CNS infarcts result in?
A
liquefactive necrosis
6
Q
Are there architectural remnants in liquefactive necrosis?
A
NO
7
Q
symptoms of syringomyelia (syrinx)
A
isolated loss of pain and temperature sensation of the upper extremities (cape-like distribution)
