Conditions and Diseases of the Nervous System

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Introduction

There are perhaps more discrete conditions and diseases of the nervous system than of all other systems combined (Cecil's, 2007).

The following is a description of the most common conditions and diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems. For further, more comprehensive listings of neurological pathologies, please consult more definitive resources.

 

 

  • CNS conditions
    and diseases
  • peripheral conditions
    and diseases
  • degenerative
    diseases
  • infectious
    diseases
  • tumours

  • trauma

Cerebrovascular Diseases

 

Inflammatory Diseases

 

Other

 

 

The Case of...

a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis. To get students thinking.

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Causes and Risk Factors

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Pathophysiology

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Signs and Symptoms

  • history
  • physical exam

History

 

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Investigations

  • lab investigations
  • diagnostic imaging

Lab Investigations

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Differential Diagnosis

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Treatments

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Consequences and Course

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The Case of...

Case #2 - a small story wrapping it all up and asking about esp management.

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Additional Resources

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Topic Development

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