html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:ops=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops” xmlns:xsi=”http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance”> 8 Containment Controlling Posttraumatic and Dissociative Symptoms1 The concept of a phase-oriented treatment approach for survivors of childhood trauma mandates that basic ego-supportive psychotherapy is the…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:ops=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops” xmlns:xsi=”http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance”> 7 Staying Safe The Paradox of Self-Care The concept of self-care for adult survivors of childhood abuse is an inherent paradox. Learning self-care is an essential…
html xmlns=”http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml” xmlns:ops=”http://www.idpf.org/2007/ops” xmlns:xsi=”http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance”> 6 The Therapeutic Roller Coaster Phase-Oriented Treatment for Complex PTSD1 The recognition of the profound effects of early abusive experiences, and the complexity of adult clinical…
Neoplastic Brachial Plexopathy OBJECTIVES To discuss the anatomy of the brachial plexus. To highlight the distinguishing features of radiation-induced versus neoplastic brachial plexopathy. VIGNETTE A 57-year-old woman with breast carcinoma…
Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Type OBJECTIVES To review the main neurological features of multiple system atrophy, cerebellar type (MSA-C). To discuss the clinical course and progression of MSA-C. To review…
Polymyositis/Myasthenia Gravis OBJECTIVES To identify the principal causes of chronic progressive bulbar weakness. To demonstrate the value of clinical and laboratory data to distinguish myasthenia gravis (MG) from myositis. To…
Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis OBJECTIVES To review the main neurological features of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX). To discuss the clinical course and progression of CTX. To review diagnostic criteria for CTX. To discuss…
Primary CNS Angiitis OBJECTIVES To review the basic pathophysiology of the vasculitides. To review the clinical characteristics of primary central nervous system (CNS) angiitis. To discuss ancillary diagnostic tests in…
Acquired Neuromyotonia in Rheumatologic Disease OBJECTIVES To present a case of acquired neuromyotonia confused with dystonia. To recognize that neuromyotonia may remain elusive until electromyographic features are ascertained. To highlight…
