Neurology Flashcards

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What is the most likely diagnosis for infant with rhythmic reflexor- extensor episodes with crying out at end of episode, associated decline in developmental milestones, and hypsarrhythmia on EEG?

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Infantile Spasm

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What is the treatment for infantile spasm?

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone and Vigabatrin

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What is the most likely diagnosis for an adolescent presenting with earl morning tics and jerks that subsided during the day and eventually develops tonic-clonic seizure?

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Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

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What is the treatment for Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy?

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Keppra

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What is the treatment for Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy?

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Keppra

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what diagnosis is associated with small, high rising scapula with fused cervical vertebrae and unable to raise arms all the way?

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Klippel- Feil syndrome

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