Browsing: Neurology

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Infectious Disease , Neurology

Cauda Equina or Just HSV? Don’t Forget About Elsberg Syndrome

2/1/2023 Anjali Kalra, BA , Peter Yun, MD, MPH , Andrew Stricklin, MD
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a “can’t miss” diagnosis in the emergency department characterized by lower back pain. It is associated with red flag symptoms such as urinary retention or incontinence,
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Infectious Disease , Neurology

Remember to Inspect the Skin: A Clue to Diagnosing VSV Encephalitis

1/30/2023 Jay Patel, MD , Jordan Miller, DO
Meningitis is a cause for concern when it comes to a patient in the ED. It is one of those cannot-miss diagnoses, as there are devastating neurological complications that can occur if bacterial, funga
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Neurology

Pneumocephalus: An Atypical Presentation of Syncope

8/10/2022 Avinash Ram, DO , Mollie Williams, MD, MPH , Omar Hashmi, DO
Pneumocephalus, defined as air present in the intracranial area, is a known complication of accessing the epidural space. Patients with pneumocephalus can have a wide-ranging presentation from benign
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Critical Care , Neurology , Trauma

Drowning in a Flash: A Review on Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema

8/10/2022 Bryce Taylor, DO, MS
Neurogenic pulmonary edema, associated with high mortality, can occur after any neurologic insult and is best addressed by controlling intracranial pressure.
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Infectious Disease , Neurology

West Nile Virus Poliomyelitis: An Unnerving Re-emerging Disease on the Rise

8/10/2022 Patrick H. Mullett, MD , Ryan Brzycki, DO
It is important to consider West Nile Virus as a major cause of neuroinvasive disease and acute flaccid paralysis. If a febrile, altered patient comes into the ED with focal neurological deficits, it
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COVID-19 , Neurology

Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy After COVID-19

6/10/2022 Zariad Saran, DO , Elizabeth Clair, DO
Although post COVID-19 fatigue and weakness are common and often benign complaints, high suspicion for Guillain-Barré syndrome should be upheld when evaluating patients, as there have been numerous ca
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Infectious Disease , Neurology , Pediatric EM

Recognizing and Managing Epidural Abscess

6/10/2022 Nahal Massoudi, DO , Baturay Aydemir, MD
Rare, but possible, diagnosis of epidural abscess must be considered when a pediatric patient presents with back pain. When diagnosed, carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of medical versus surgi
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Neurology

Spinal Cord Ischemia in an Undifferentiated Patient: A Case Report

4/10/2022 Priyanka Ravindran, MD , Jordan Miller, DO , J'Chika Morah, MD , Nicholas Jouriles, MD, FACEP
Spinal cord infarction is infrequent and if missed can result in significant mortality, disability (including irreversible paralysis), and reduced quality of life. Here we discuss a case of spinal str
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Endocrinology , Neurology

Uncontrolled Hyperglycemia as a Cause of Choreiform Movements

4/10/2022 Rabia Iqbal, DO , Jordan Miller, DO , Nicholas LaFountain, MD
Although rare, chorea-hyperglycemia-basal ganglia syndrome is a presenting symptom of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
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Neurology

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt in the ED

2/12/2022 Tamlyn Hall, MD
Emergency physicians should be familiar with basics of ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement in patients with hydrocephalus and aware of potential complications that can arise in this population.