NEUROLOGY

1 Encephalopathy and Delirium

Feb 6, 2021 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on 1 Encephalopathy and Delirium

Catriona M. Harrop Abstract Encephalopathy is characterized by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke as “any diffuse disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure,” 1…

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Case 34 – Concerns about the Future

Jan 30, 2021 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Case 34 – Concerns about the Future

Abstract A 65-year-old accountant presented to the consultation to investigate whether her memory lapses are the first manifestations of Fahr’s disease. She noticed, during the last few years, a progressive…

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Case 32 – Left or Right: Which Way to Go?

Jan 30, 2021 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Case 32 – Left or Right: Which Way to Go?

Abstract A 73-year-old Brazilian, right-handed man, retired business manager, began having progressively cognitive and behavioral disorders for the past 5 years. His family noticed some behavioral changes, as he presented…

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Case 28 – Young Woman Feeling Sick and Confused

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Abstract A 32-year-old right-handed woman developed persistent fever with malaise and nausea. The symptoms persisted for 2 weeks, after which she was admitted because of delirium, amnesia, and repetitive generalized…

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Case 26 – Vascular Cognitive Impairment

Jan 30, 2021 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Case 26 – Vascular Cognitive Impairment

Abstract An 85-year-old woman with hypertension and hyperlipidemia presented with gradual and progressive cognitive impairment for more than 2 years, involving cognitive domains of memory, executive function, visuospatial and mood….

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