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Basic Neuropathology 03

Topic: Pathology

Created on Tuesday, November 27 2007 by jdmiles

Last modified on Tuesday, November 27 2007.

Loss of the cells shown in this image is associated with which of the following exam findings?


 
        A) Flaccid paralysis
 
        B) Dysmetria
 
        C) Masked facies
 
        D) Fasciculations
 
        E) Hemiballismus
 

 


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A) Flaccid paralysis

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The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, but not with paralysis.  (See References)

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B) Dysmetria

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The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, but not with dysmetria.  (See References)

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C) Masked facies

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The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, e.g., resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, masked facies, stooped posture, axial instability, and festinating gait.  (See References)

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D) Fasciculations

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The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, but not with fasciculations.  (See References)

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E) Hemiballismus

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The cells shown here are pigmented cells in the substantia nigra. Loss of these cells is associated with Parkinsonian findings, but not with hemiballismus.  (See References)

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References:

1. Victor, M., and Ropper, A.H. (2001). Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. (ISBN:0070674973)Advertising:
2. Prayson, R.A., and Goldblum, J.R. (Eds.) (2005). Neuropathology. Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia. (ISBN:0443066582)Advertising:
3. Nolte, J. (1993). The Human Brain: An Introduction to Its Functional Anatomy. Mosby, St. Louis. (ISBN:0801674832)Advertising:
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Basic Neuropathology 03
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Created: 11/27/2007
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