Signs and Symptoms in Neurologic Diagnosis



Signs and Symptoms in Neurologic Diagnosis





Diagnostic Factors

Ninety percent of neurologic diagnosis suggested by history. Objective evaluation (exam, laboratory tests, imaging studies) usually directed at confirming or excluding diagnoses raised by history.



  • Two questions addressed in parallel: (a) Where is the lesion? Cerebrum, basal ganglia, brainstem, cerebellum, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junction, muscle? (b) What is the nature of the disease?

Answers derive from analysis of symptoms (Chapter 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11) and additional considerations below.

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Jul 27, 2016 | Posted by in NEUROLOGY | Comments Off on Signs and Symptoms in Neurologic Diagnosis

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