Neurosyphilis Flashcards

1
Q

What are the main presentations?

A

Asymptomatic
Acute Meningitis
Meningovascular
Late or Tabes dorsalis

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2
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Asymptomatic - Definition

A

CSF alterations without symptoms

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3
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Acute meningitis - Spectrum

A
Leptomeningeal enhancement
Cranial nerve envolviment 
Gumma
Meningomyelitis 
Parenchymal lesions
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4
Q

Most common affected cranial nerves?

A

Facial and vestibulocochlear nerves

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5
Q

Gumma - Common anatomical sites?

A

Cerebral convexities
Pituitary
Cerebellopontine angle

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6
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Gumma - MRI aspects

A

T2 iso/hypointense
Anelar enhancement
Adjacent dural enhancement

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