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Which part of the nervous system is primarily affected in disorders causing weakness in infants and children?
Which part of the nervous system is primarily affected in disorders causing weakness in infants and children?
- Basal ganglia
- Cerebellum
- Upper motor neurons (correct)
- Peripheral nerves
What is a clinical manifestation of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in children?
What is a clinical manifestation of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in children?
- Intention tremor
- Hyporeflexia
- Ataxia (correct)
- Bilateral visual loss
What is a distinguishing feature of multiple sclerosis compared to acute disseminated encephalomyelitis?
What is a distinguishing feature of multiple sclerosis compared to acute disseminated encephalomyelitis?
- Dysphagia
- Bilateral optic neuritis
- Hemiparesis
- Presence of encephalopathy (correct)
What type of paralysis may be mimicked in infants and children by acute spinal cord lesions?
What type of paralysis may be mimicked in infants and children by acute spinal cord lesions?
What complex system requires integrated communication for maintaining normal strength, tone, and coordination?
What complex system requires integrated communication for maintaining normal strength, tone, and coordination?
What are the hallmarks of spinal cord disease?
What are the hallmarks of spinal cord disease?
What is the most likely cause of a child with acute or subacute flaccid paraparesis?
What is the most likely cause of a child with acute or subacute flaccid paraparesis?
What is a characteristic feature of Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
What is a characteristic feature of Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
What is the treatment for Transverse myelitis?
What is the treatment for Transverse myelitis?
Which disorder produces an acute lower motor neuron pattern of weakness similar to Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Which disorder produces an acute lower motor neuron pattern of weakness similar to Guillain-Barré syndrome?
