Somatosensory Pathways (NB.044) (Large group)

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Sensory area one

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When you are dealing with neurological case (sensory) you have to answer 2 important questions:

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-Where is the lesion?

-What is the lesion?

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Syringomyelia

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Syringomyelia

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1- Name the pattern of analgesia seen in this patient?

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Jacket - like dissociated sensory loss.

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2- Explain the sensory loss?

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The sensory loss is due to damage of the crossing fibers of the lateral and ventral spinothalamic tract by the gliosis or fibrosis around the central canal (loss of pain & temperature) while the dorsal column tract is intact (tactile sensations & proprioception).

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3. Define the dermatomes affected?

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4. If you examine for light touch, what would be the finding?

Explain?

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It would be partially affected as it is carried to a little extent by the dorsal column (which is intact) together with the ventral spinothalmic tract (which is affected).

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5. What is the diagnosis of this case?

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Syringomyelia.

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6. What is the site of the lesion ?

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Tabes Dorsalis

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Tabes Dorsalis

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an affection of Tabes Dorsalis…. Daignose and explain the pathology

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(Argyll Robertson pupil)

where the pupil is irregular, shows miosis in response to near objects (intact accommodation) but no miosis in response to light (lost pupillary light reflex).

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1- Explain the loss of position and vibration sensations?

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The lost position and vibration sensations are due to compression on the afferent fibers (Aβ fibers) that carry the sensations at the dorsal root by the lesion, leading to failure of sensory impulse transmission to the cortex.

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2- Explain the absent deep reflexes?

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The absent deep reflexes are due to compression on the afferent fibers of reflexes (muscle spindle reflex) at the dorsal root.

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3- Explain the positive Romberg’s sign?

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The positive Romberg’s sign is due to loss of proprioceptive sensations from lower limbs leading to inability to maintain balance while closing eyes.

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4- Why does this patient complain of pain?

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The patient complained of pain due to irritation of pain conducting fibers at the dorsal root by the inflammatory process, leading to transmission of impulses through the fibers to the brain and perception of pain.

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5- list the other effects of a dorsal column lesion in this area that were not mentioned in this case?

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-Loss of fine touch -Loss of stereognosis -Loss of superficial reflexes (flexor withdrawal) -Loss of visceral reflexes

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