Lower-Body Parkinsonism (Gait Apraxia) OBJECTIVES To present a patient with a diagnostically challenging gait disorder. To briefly review disorders commonly associated with lower-body-predominant parkinsonism (vascular parkinsonism, normal pressure hydrocephalus, and…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea OBJECTIVES To review common causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. To outline treatment strategies for obstructive sleep apnea. To recognize common features of narcolepsy. VIGNETTE A 71-year-old man…
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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
