Sensory Loss Localization Flashcards
1
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Peripheral Nerve
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Loss of LT, T, PP and proprioception in affected area, distal muscle weakness, atrophy, areflexia
2
Q
Root
A
Variable loss of sensory modalities, weakness in a myotome
3
Q
Plexus
A
Sensory loss in distribution of 3 or more peripheral nerves
4
Q
Spinal cord
A
Sensory level, bilateral loss of all modalities, sensory dissociation, contralateral hypoesthesia and ipsilateral loss of proprioception (Brown-Sequard), proprioceptive loss & CST involvement
5
Q
Brainstem
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Ipsilateral facial numbness and contralateral body numbness
6
Q
Thalamus
A
Hemibody anesthesia, may have motor findings
7
Q
Internal capsule (posterior limb)
A
Hemibody anesthesia and hemiplegia
8
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Cortex
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All modalities on contralateral side, sensory neglect
