An Unexpected Finding on MRI

Arachnoid cyst
Discover the diagnosis behind a common incidental finding on brain MRI. Learn about these benign collections of cerebrospinal fluid and their clinical implications.
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Behind the Bulge: Unpacking Eye Swelling & Diplopia

Dermatomyositis
A patient has retrobulbar swelling and double vision. What's the diagnosis? Explore the causes, from sinus infections to rarer conditions, and test your knowledge.
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CSF Clues to Spinal Block

Elevated protein
A patient presents with lower-extremity weakness. A lumbar puncture reveals unusual CSF. What does this finding tell us about a potential spinal cord block?
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Unsteady Gait? Check the Meds

Metronidazole-associated encephalopathy
A patient presents with dysarthria and gait instability. Brain MRI shows symmetric FLAIR signal in the dentate nuclei. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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When a Brain Mass Isn’t a Tumor

Thrombosed intracranial aneurysm
A 79-year-old woman with gradual neurological decline and memory loss is found to have a large brain mass. Discover the surprising final diagnosis.
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When an Ice Pack Reveals All

Myasthenia gravis
A 68-year-old man presents with unilateral ptosis. Discover how a simple bedside ice pack test can point towards a crucial neuromuscular junction disorder.
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Walking Trouble & A Curious Gaze

Tabes dorsalis
A man presents with ataxia and urinary incontinence. His pupils don't react to light but constrict on accommodation. Explore this classic neurological case.
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Beyond the UTI: A Spinal Cord Injury Case

Neurogenic megacolon
A 44-year-old quadriplegic man presents with UTI symptoms. Explore the differential diagnosis and uncover the surprising underlying GI condition in this case.
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A Neurological Puzzle Post-Abortion

Wernicke's encephalopathy
A 28-year-old woman develops vertigo, confusion, and ataxia two weeks after a surgical abortion. Explore this critical neurological diagnosis.
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When Headaches Are More Than Skin Deep

Cerebral cavernous malformations
A 59-year-old man presents with worsening headaches and bluish skin nodules. Explore the differential diagnosis for this unique neurocutaneous presentation.
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