Neurology — Flashcards

Lacuna infarcts are small infarcts located around the _____, internal capsule, pons and thalamus

87% of strokes are _____ 13% of strokes are haemorrhagic

Hint: Mechanism

Strokes can be broadly catagorised into two groups based on their mechanism: _____ & ischaemic

Sarcoidosis is associated with _____, a type of facial paralysis

An MRI in vascular dementia might reveal _____

Vascular dementia can rarely be caused by _____ mutation (autosomal dominant)

Neuropathic ulcers are most commonly found on _____

Sensation and pain are _____ in neuropathic ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

Neuropathic ulcers are caused by _____

Neuropathic ulcers often have a _____ appearance