Pathology Flashcards
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain
hydrocephalus
congenital defects in the lumbar spinal column caused y imperfect union of vertebral parts
spina bifida
brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration (dementia), personality changes, and impairment of daily functioning
Alzheimer disease (AD Alzheimer)
Degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity
epilepsy
Hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deterioration
Huntington disease
Destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic (hard) tissue
multiple sclerosis (MS)
Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles
myasthenia gravis (MG)
Paralysis (partial or complete loss of motor function)
palsy
Degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occurring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement
Parkinson disease
Involuntary, spasmodic, twitching movements; uncontrollable vocal sounds; and inappropriate words
Tourette syndrome
viral infection affecting peripheral nerves
herpes zoster (shingles)
Inflammation of the meninges; leptomeningitis
meningitis
brain disease and dementia occurring with AIDS
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) encephalopathy
Abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges
brain tumor
