Jeopardy 3- Neuro Heme Onc Flashcards
Central Hypotonia involves
UMNs and the cortical pyramidal neurons/corticospinal tract
Peripheral hypotonia involves
LMNs and Spinal Motor Neurons
Symptoms of central hypotonia
Altered mental status, increased DTRs and clonus
Symptoms of peripheral hypotonia
Decreased muscle bulk and DTRs
Hypotonia + weakness + tongue fasciculations
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
2nd most common hereditary neuromuscular disorder
SMA
Area affected by SMA
Anterior Horn Cell Degeneration
Type of SMA occurring before 6 months
Werding-Hoffman Disease
Inheritance of SMA
AR, SMN1 gene on Chromosome 5
Function of Botulinum Toxin
Prevents presynaptic release of ACh
Botulism symptoms occur when after ingestion
12-48 hrs
FIRST SYMPTOM of Botulism
Constipation
Symmetric and descending paralysis
Botulism
EMG of botulism shows
Small amplitude potentials + incremental response during high frequency stimulation
Treatment of botulism
Botulism Immune Globulin
Genetics of Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy
AD trinucleotide repeat on Chromosome 19
Bilateral weakness + Hypotonia + Areflexia + Arthrogryposis (joint contractures)
Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy
Adults w/ Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy have what complications
Mental Retardation + Cataracts + Arrhythmias + Infertility
Enlarged ventricles caused by obstruction
Noncommunicating Hydrocephalus
Enlarged ventricles caused by decreased absorption
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Type of hydrocephalus seen w/ meningitis
Communicating
Ventricular enlargement 2/2 brain atrophy
Hydrocephalus ex Vacuo
Downward displacement of the Cerebellum and Medulla through the foramen magnum
Chiari Type II Malformation
Chiari Type II malformations are associated w/
Lumbosacral myelomeningocele
Absent/Hypoplastic Cerebellar Vermis –> cystic enlargement of the 4th Ventricle –> blocks CSF
Dandy-Walker Malformation
Inheritance of Congenital Aqueductal Stenosis
X-linked Recessive
MOST COMMON cause of hydrocephalus in preterm infants
Intraventricular Hemorrhage
Sunset Sign (downward deviation of both eyes) is caused by
Hydrocephalus (enlargement of 3rd Ventricle)
Failure of bone fusion of the vertebral column
Spina Bifida
Herniation of the spinal cord tissue and meninges through bony cleft
Myelomeningocele
Herniation of only meninges through bony cleft
Meningocele
Teratogens that cause Spina Bifida
Valproate, Phenytoin, Colchicine, Vincristine, Azathioprine, MTX
Lumbosacral myelomeningoceles (90%) are associated w/
Chiari Type II Malformation
Accumulation of fluid within the spinal cord
Cervical Hydrosyringomyelia
Serum protein elevated w/ spinal defects
Alpha-Fetoprotein
MOST SENSITIVE test for diagnosing spinal defects
Fetal Sonogram
MOST COMMON causes of coma in younger than 5
Non-accidental trauma and near-drowning
MOST COMMON cause of coma in older children
Drug OD and Accidental Head Injury
CSF or blood draining from the nose or auditory canal
Basilar Skull Fracture
Decerabrate posturing is seen w/
sub-cortical injury
Decorticate posturing is seen w/
Bilateral cortical injury
Cheyne-Stokes breathing is associated w/
Bilateral cortical injury
Apneustic breathing (pausing at inspiration) is seen w/
Pontine damage
Uncal herniation has what physical sign
Unilateral dilated non-reactive pupil
Normal caloric response
Eye deviation to the irrigated side
Criteria for epilepsy
> 2 spontaneous unprovoked seizures
Time for status epilepticus
> 30 mins
% who have an afebrile seizure before 16
4-6%
Incidence of epilepsy
.5-.8%
MOST COMMON type of generalized seizure
Tonic-Clonic
Treatment of status epilepticus
IV Diazepam/Lorazepam… repeat… Phenobarbital or Phenytoin
Best treatment for generalized epilepsy
Valproate or Phenobarbital
Best treatment for absence epilspsy
Ethosuximide
Best treatment for partial epilepsy
Carbamazepine or phenytoin
COMMON SIDE EFFECT of vagal nerve stimulators
Hoarseness
% Children who have febrile seizures
3%
What makes a febrile seizure complicated
Focal signs, recurs within 24hrs, >15 mins
Percent of patients w/ febrile seizures who have a recurrence
30%
MOST COMMON cause of Infantile Spasm (West Syndrome)
Tuberous Sclerosis
Brief myoclonic jerks (arm extension, head/trunk flexion) lasting 1-2seconds which occur 5-10 x over about 3minutes
Infantile Spasm (West Syndrome)
Age range for Infantile Spasm (West Syndrome)
3-8 months
EEG of Hypsarrhythmia
Infantile Spasm (West Syndrome)
Tx of infantile spasm
ACTH, Valproate or Vigabatrin
Best treatment for Infantile Spasm 2/2 Tuberous Scleosis
Vigabatrin
Inheritance of Absence Epilepsy
AD
EEG of 3-Hz Spike and Wave Discharges
Absence Epilepsy
MOST COMMON partial epilepsy of childhood
Benign Rolandic Epilepsy (Benign Centrotemporal Epilepsy)
Inheritance of Benign Rolandic Epilepsy (Benign Centrotemporal Epilepsy)
AD
Early morning oral-buccal seizures (moan, grunt, saliva) –> generalize to Tonic Clonic
Benign Rolandic Epilepsy (Benign Centrotemporal Epilepsy)
First line drug for Benign Rolandic Epilepsy (Benign Centrotemporal Epilepsy)
Valproic Acid
MOST COMMON cause of HA in children
Migraine
Path of Migraines
Changes to cerebral blood flow
MOST COMMON form of migraine in children
Migraine without aura
Ptosis/ CN III palsy w/ HA
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Vertigo, tinnitus, ataxia or dysarthria prior to HA
Basilar Artery Migraine
Migraine prophylactic drug of choice
Propranolol
MOST COMMON cause of ataxia in children
Acute Cerebellar Ataxia
Common infections –> acute cerebellar ataxia
Varicella, influenza, EBV and mycoplasma
Ascending weakness + areflexia + normal sensation
Guillain Barré Syndrome
MOST COMMON cause of Guillain Barré
Campylobacter Jejuni
Path of Guillain Barré
Demyelniation of ventral spinal roots and peripheral nerves via cell mediated response to infection
Ophthalmoplegia + Ataxia + Areflexia
Miller-Fischer Syndrome
LP in Guillain Barré shows
Albuminocytologic Dissociation (increased protein, norm cell count)
Unable to maintain protrusion of tongue (Charmeleon Sign) and unable to maintain grip (Milkmaid’s Grip)
Sydenham Chorea
Treatment of Sydenham Chorea
Haloperidol, Valproic Acid or Phenobarbital
Tics occur in
3% children
Incidence of Tourretes
1/1000
Corprolalia occurs in what % of Tourretes
15%
Tx of Tourretes
Pimozide, Clonidine, Haldoperidol (risk Tardive Dyskinesia)