Neuropathy Flashcards

Glendinning - Myelin vs Axon pathology - Types of Neuropathy - Polyneuropathy symptoms

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1
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If you see symmetrical ascending paralysis, you would suspect which neuropathy?

A

Guillain Barre!

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Radiculopathy

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Follows dermatomal pattern

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3
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Metabolic diseases showing a “_____ _____” Axonal damage pattern

A

Dying Back

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4
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_____ deficiency, is the most common metabolic neuropaty

A

B12

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5
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Wallerian Degeneration

A

Axonal damage “Dying forward”

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In Charcot-Marie-Tooth, CMT 1 is associated with ______ regulation

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Myelin

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Polyneuropathy is usually generalized, with characteristic _____ and ____ pattern

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Glove and Stocking

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Loss of ______ sense is the most common feature of B12 neuropathy

A

Vibration

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9
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In Charcot-Marie-Tooth, CMT is associated with ______ regulation

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Axonal

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Guillain barre usually begins ____ to _____ weeks after an infection or vaccination

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1-3

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11
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Wallerian and Axonal degeneration cause ______ but Segmental Demyelination does not

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Atrophy

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12
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CMT1 affects distal muscle, but not small fibers since myelination is affected and the small guys don’t have it. When does CMT1 begin and how fast is its progression?

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  • Childhood
  • Slow progression
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Key lumbar tap test results in Guillain barre is:

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Increased CSF protein with normal cell count

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14
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If a peripheral nerve is affected is known as ________pathy

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Mononeuropathy (ex: carpal tunnel syndrome)

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