Neurology. Spinal cord compression

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MOTOR NEURON DISEASE Inherited or sporadic Conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou

MOTOR NEURON DISEASE

Inherited or sporadic
Conditions:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou (Gehrig disease)
Progressive bulbar

palsy
Primary lateral sclerosis
Spinal muscular atrophy
Post-polio syndrome
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MOTOR NEURON DISEASE Symptoms: Upper mor neuron: Increase muscle tone/stiffness –

MOTOR NEURON DISEASE

Symptoms:
Upper mor neuron: Increase muscle tone/stiffness – spastic paralysis,

overresponsive reflexes
Lover neuron: reduce muscle tone – flaccid paralysis; muscle wasting and twitching

Diagnosis:
clinical
neurophysiological tests and MRI of the brain and cord help differentiate from other conditions
Treatment: no cure
Riluzole (sodium channel blocker)
Cramp – Baclofen
Spasticity - Botulinum toxin
Drooling - Propantheline or Amitriptyline

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GUILLAIN-BARRE Acute paralytic polyneuropathy Triggered by infection : Campilobacter Jejuni Cytomegalovirus

GUILLAIN-BARRE

Acute paralytic polyneuropathy
Triggered by infection :
Campilobacter Jejuni
Cytomegalovirus
Epstain-Barr virus
Symptoms: symmetrical

ascending weakness, reduce reflexes, peripheral loss of sensation, neuropathic pain, facial nerve weakness
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GUILLAIN-BARRE Diagnosis: clinical Brighton criteria Nerve conduction studies (reduced signal) Lumbar puncture (raised protein)

GUILLAIN-BARRE

Diagnosis:
clinical
Brighton criteria
Nerve conduction studies (reduced signal)
Lumbar puncture (raised

protein)
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GUILLAIN-BARRE Treatment: IV immunoglobulins Plasma exchange Supportive care VTE prophylaxis Respiratory

GUILLAIN-BARRE

Treatment:
IV immunoglobulins
Plasma exchange
Supportive care
VTE prophylaxis
Respiratory failure: intubation and ventilation; admission to

ICU
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CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy of the peripheral nervous system

CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH

Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy of the peripheral nervous system
Signs and

symptoms:
Muscle wasting, cramps, spasm of the legs and arms
Loss of sensation of the lower and upper limbs
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CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH Diagnosis: Nerve conduction studies Nerve biopsy (onion bulb) DNA testing

CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH

Diagnosis:
Nerve conduction studies
Nerve biopsy (onion bulb)
DNA testing

Treatment: no cure
Occupation, physical therapy,

podiatrist, orthopedic surgery
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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS Autoimmune disease affecting skeletal muscles Affects young women and older men

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

Autoimmune disease affecting skeletal muscles
Affects young women and older men

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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS Symptoms: Weakness neck, face, arms Eyelid drooping “Ptosis” Appearance

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

Symptoms:
Weakness neck, face, arms
Eyelid drooping “Ptosis”
Appearance mask-like (very sleepy look)
Keep

choking/gagging when eating
No energy
Extraocular muscle involvement
Slurred speech
Shortness of breath