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6/21 - bit.ly/2TbybKM #cpsvmrpearls The Ddx for lymphocytic pleocytosis is divided into Infectious causes (bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungi) and Non-Infectious causes (Autoimmune and Malignancy)
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6/21 - bit.ly/2TbybKM #cpsvmrpearls The Ddx for lymphocytic pleocytosis is divided into Infectious causes (bacterial, viral, parasitic, fungi) and Non-Infectious causes (Autoimmune and Malignancy)
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6/22- bit.ly/35Vi32L #cpsvmrpearls We usually think of neurocysticercosis -> seizure or HA w a circle & a dot/few dots on imaging, but there is a rare form called cysticercal encephalitis that is
1. more common in young girls
2. p/w miliary cysticercosis & AMS (1/2)
6/22- bit.ly/35Vi32L #cpsvmrpearls We usually think of neurocysticercosis -> seizure or HA w a circle & a dot/few dots on imaging, but there is a rare form called cysticercal encephalitis that is
1. more common in young girls
2. p/w miliary cysticercosis & AMS (1/2)
In these pts., remember to avoid anti-parasitic drugs which can cause fatal cerebral edema
Tx = steroids & AEDs (2/2)
Tx = steroids & AEDs (2/2)
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6/14 - bit.ly/3gR3UbQ #cpsvmrpearls Both TTP and HUS can p/w kidney injury + neurological Sx. To differentiate b/w them based on clinical Sx, remember that in TTP, the neuro Sx > renal Sx and in HUS, the renal Sx > neuro Sx
6/14 - bit.ly/3gR3UbQ #cpsvmrpearls Both TTP and HUS can p/w kidney injury + neurological Sx. To differentiate b/w them based on clinical Sx, remember that in TTP, the neuro Sx > renal Sx and in HUS, the renal Sx > neuro Sx
6/15 - bit.ly/3ql5IOU #cpsvmrpearls Consider CV & neuro causes when evaluating unwitnessed LOC. Presence & location of tongue bites can help differentiate b/w them: Bites on the a) lateral aspect of the tongue - seizure b) tip of the tongue - syncope c) lips/cheek - PNES
6/16 - bit.ly/35CthJt #cpsvmrpearls CNS involvement is infrequent in small & medium vessel vasculitis which commonly p/w << systemic manifestations, but when present, CNS involvement is a predictor of poor prognosis & indication for aggressive immunosuppressive Tx. (1/2)
