Neuro

Question 1

Chiari type I malformation:
incidence
Severity
Age of dx is

Answer 1

most common type
less severe
often diagnosed in adulthood

Question 2

Chiari I malformation is defined by

Answer 2

abnormal cerebellar tonsils that are displaced below the foramen magnum

Question 3

Chiari type II malformation
incidence
severity
associated w/

Answer 3

is less common
more severe
almost invariably associated w/ myelomeningocele

Question 4

Chiari malformation type is associated w/

Answer 4

Syringomelia. can impinge upon fibers of the spinothalamic, located medially and anterior to the center of the spinal cord. results in b/l loss of pain and temperature sensation, usually seen in the upper extremities (with a syrinx located around C8–T1).

Question 5

Symptoms of Chiari 1

Answer 5

A common manifestation of Chiari I malformation is elevated intracranial pressure, which would explain this woman’s position-dependent headaches.

Question 6

•Ventral horn damage can occur from __ and __ and results in _____damage rather than sensory impairment.

Answer 6

poliomyelitis and ALS

motor

Question 7

Damage to the ______results from syphilis and vitB12 deficiency, which manifests w/ ____and ______ sensation abnormalities.

Answer 7

dorsal columns

proprioceptive and vibratory sensation abnormalities.

Question 8

The _______ is damaged in Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, which manifests as a loss of ____.

Answer 8

dorsal root ganglion

limb sensation

Question 9

ALS acute Lateral Sclerosis hallmark is

Answer 9

combined symptoms of UMN and LMN.

Question 10

ALS is also known as

Answer 10

Lou Gehrig disease

Question 11

ALS will NOT have

Answer 11

sensory or bowel/bladder deficitis