Peripheral Neuropathologies - Differentials Flashcards
1
Q
What are some differentials for sensory Autonomic Neuropathies
A
- Diabetes mellitus
- Amyloid
- Thallium poisoning
- Alcohol
- Leprosy
- Carcinoma
- Pyridoxine
2
Q
What some differentials for patient presenting with palpably enlarged nerves?
A
- Inherited ( Charcot Marie Tooth and Neurofibromatosis)
- Leprosy
- Amyloid
- Acromegaly
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
3
Q
What are the differentials for Guillian Barre?
A
- Poliomyelitis ( asymmetric weakness)
- Myelitis ( hyper-reflexia)
- Diphtheria
- Tick paralysis
- Heavy metal poisoning
- Botulism
- Toxin
- Porphyria
- HIV
4
Q
What are the differentials for unilateral Bell’s Palsy?
A
- Diabetes mellitus
- Trauma
- Tumor
- Stroke
- Guillain Barre syndrome
- Lyme Disease
- Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
5
Q
What are the differentials for bilateral Bell’s Palsy?
A
- Guillain Barre Syndrome
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Basal meningitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Lyme Disease
6
Q
What are the differentials for recurrent Bell’s Palsy?
A
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Lyme Disease
- Sarcoidosis
7
Q
What are the differential diagnosis for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
A
- C6/C7 radiculopathies ( sensory symp)
- C8/T1 radiculopathies - (motor symp)
- Median mononeuropathies
- Thalamic infarct
8
Q
What are the differential diagnosis for ulnar mononeuropathy?
A
- C8/T1 radiculopathies (numb pinky)
- Plexopathy
- Motor neuron disease
- Syringomyelia
9
Q
What are the differential diagnosis for Radial mononeuropathy?
A
- C7 radiculopathy (Can squeeze hand + wrist drop)
- Plexopathy
- Stoke (weak grip in hand + wrist drop)
10
Q
What are some differentials for a C5 or C6 radiculopathy?
A
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, brachial plexopathy, mononeuropathy
11
Q
What are some some differentials for a C7 radiculopathy?
A
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, radial mononeuropathy, brachial plexopathy
12
Q
What are some differentials for a C8 radiculopathy?
A
- brachial plexopathy, ulnar mononeuropathy
