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Neurology Quiz of the Week

What is the significance of this gentleman`s facial finding?

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Recently Added Review Questions:

Facial Findings 01 06/15/09 @ 03:59 by jdmiles
	In the video above, I asked the gentleman shown to blink his eyes repeatedly. Based on the findings visible here, what is the most likely diagnosis?

EMG Findings 01 06/06/09 @ 12:19 by jdmiles
	In the needle EMG study shown in the video above, the finding of motor unit action potentials that are large, long, and polyphasic would be most consistent with which of the following?

The SAH's Outlook! 05/30/09 @ 05:50 by rednucleus
	The older sister of this 49-year-old man who has acute subarachnoid hemorrhage asks you about the outlook her brother has. You explain to her the prognosis of this type of hemorrhagic stroke and she understands. Regarding the prognosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage...

The SAH's Surgery! 06/06/09 @ 07:35 by rednucleus
	After properly stabilizing this 51-year-old woman with acute subarachnoid hemorrhage, you tell your interns to prepare her for surgical intervention. With respect to the surgical treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) due to ruptured Berry's...

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Re: Comment 05/30/09 @ 10:07 by rednucleus
	You are very wlecome, Miles! Thanks for adding my website link! I apologize for the delay in my contribution, as I was very busy. Regards. Osama
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Re: The citation of ... 05/30/09 @ 05:57 by jdmiles
	Great! I've added Clinical Neurology to the dropdown, and I'll add the citation to your questions. As always, thank you for your excellent contributions! Readers are encouraged to check out rednucleus` own neurology review web page: http://www.... (more)
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Comment 05/30/09 @ 05:57 by jdmiles
	A clickable hyperlink to rednucleus` site. Thanks again!
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The citation of ... 05/29/09 @ 12:22 by rednucleus
	The citation of these 13 questions about subarachnoid hemorrhage is the Professor Aminoff's "Clinical Neurology", 6th edition. And for Dr. Miles, I would be grateful if your drop-down menu for references contains this wonderful book to cite.... (more)
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Recently Added Online Learning Content:

All Muscles
06/21/09 @ 13:47 by blondarb

A list of specific muscles, with links to the pages about those muscles.

Semitendonosus
06/21/09 @ 13:14 by blondarb

EMG Reference Page for the Semitendonosus

Semimembranosus
06/21/09 @ 13:04 by blondarb

EMG Reference Page for the Semimembranosus

Rectus Femoris
06/21/09 @ 12:50 by blondarb

EMG Reference Page for the Rectus Femoris

Recently Added Videos:

Pectoralis Major EMG technique

Pectoralis Major EMG technique
06/03/09 @ 07:42 by jdmiles

A demonstration of needle placement and activation technique in an EMG study of the Pectoralis Major muscle

Upper Trapezius EMG Technique

Upper Trapezius EMG Technique
05/16/09 @ 07:50 by jdmiles

A demonstration of needle placement and activation technique in an EMG study of the Upper Trapezius muscle.

Teres Minor EMG Technique

Teres Minor EMG Technique
05/16/09 @ 07:47 by jdmiles

A demonstration of needle placement and activation technique in an EMG study of the Teres Minor muscle.

Supraspinatus EMG Technique

Supraspinatus EMG Technique
05/16/09 @ 07:41 by jdmiles

A demonstration of needle placement and activation technique in an EMG study of the Supraspinatus muscle.

Recently Added Images:

Clival chordoma, H&E stain x 400

Clival chordoma, H&E stain x 400
06/19/09 @ 12:25 by gliageek

Multi-Vacuolated cells, referred to as physaliferous cells (having the appearance of being filled with soap bubbles), are characteristically present within chordomas. However, similar cells may be seen in adenocarcinomas and/or chondrosarcomas...

Chordoma (clivus), H&E stain x 100

Chordoma (clivus), H&E stain x 100
06/19/09 @ 12:22 by gliageek

Nodules of tumor separated by tumor filled septae

Non-neoplastic choroid plexus, H&E stain x 400

Non-neoplastic choroid plexus, H&E stain x 400
06/19/09 @ 12:20 by gliageek

Compared with choroid plexus papilloma, normal choroid plexus demonstrates lower nucleus to cytoplasmic ratio, less hyperchromatic nuclei, and more irregular, hobnail type pattern to the luminal surface.

Choroid plexus papilloma, H&E stain x 400

Choroid plexus papilloma, H&E stain x 400
06/19/09 @ 12:18 by gliageek

As the name implies, the choroid plexus papilloma combines the features of a papilloma with glandular differentiation resulting in a papillary-type adenoma.