Cough Syncope
Cough Syncope OBJECTIVES To illustrate an unusual cause of neurally mediated syncope. To discuss the presumed pathophysiology of cough syncope. To highlight potential risks associated with cough syncope. VIGNETTE A…
NEUROLOGY
Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
Frontal Lobe Epilepsy OBJECTIVES To illustrate a case of frontal lobe epilepsy (FLE). To review the diagnostic pitfalls associated with this disorder. (Case courtesy of Dr. David Ficker, University of…
Epilepsia Partialis Continua
Epilepsia Partialis Continua OBJECTIVES To illustrate a typical case of progressive myoclonic encephalopathy (PME). To list the most common etiologies of PME. To highlight the treatment strategies for PME. VIGNETTE…
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex OBJECTIVES To review the main clinical manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). To discuss the genetic basis of TSC. To discuss the ancillary evaluation of patients with…
Partial Seizures with Elementary Symptomatology
Partial Seizures with Elementary Symptomatology OBJECTIVES To define simple partial seizures. To discuss the use of folic acid in women taking antiepileptic drugs. To discuss the management of epilepsy in…
Partial Complex Seizures
Partial Complex Seizures OBJECTIVES To review the classification of epilepsies and epileptic syndromes. To describe localizing signs of partial seizures. To describe common treatment options of complex partial seizures. VIGNETTE…
Atypical Facial Pain
Atypical Facial Pain OBJECTIVES To analyze the clinical features of atypical facial pain. To review the differential diagnosis of atypical facial pain. To summarize management guidelines for patients with atypical…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia OBJECTIVES To present a typical patient with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux). To review relevant applied anatomy of the trigeminal nerve (CN V). To review management guidelines for…
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension OBJECTIVES To describe criteria for the diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). To describe potential causes of IIH. To discuss the differential diagnosis of IIH. To review…
CSF Hypotension Syndrome
CSF Hypotension Syndrome OBJECTIVES To analyze the characteristic clinical and neuroimaging features of spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome. To summarize management guidelines of the spontaneous intracranial hypotension syndrome. VIGNETTE A 49-year-old…
