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What is a possible diagnosis for a 40-year-old male with transient dysphagia and left-sided weakness?
What is a possible diagnosis for a 40-year-old male with transient dysphagia and left-sided weakness?
Which diagnosis is characterized by a constant headache that worsens in the morning and improves throughout the day?
Which diagnosis is characterized by a constant headache that worsens in the morning and improves throughout the day?
Which treatment options are commonly prescribed for a 24-year-old female with recurrent headaches previously diagnosed as migraine without aura?
Which treatment options are commonly prescribed for a 24-year-old female with recurrent headaches previously diagnosed as migraine without aura?
What is a key characteristic of a diagnosis of migraine in a 28-year-old female with unilateral headaches?
What is a key characteristic of a diagnosis of migraine in a 28-year-old female with unilateral headaches?
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A severe sudden onset headache with nausea and a stiff neck indicates which critical condition?
A severe sudden onset headache with nausea and a stiff neck indicates which critical condition?
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Which condition is an example of an upper motor neuron lesion?
Which condition is an example of an upper motor neuron lesion?
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What type of movement disorder is characterized by rapid, involuntary muscle contractions primarily in the neck and shoulders?
What type of movement disorder is characterized by rapid, involuntary muscle contractions primarily in the neck and shoulders?
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What condition is associated with involuntary jerky movements and a family history of similar symptoms?
What condition is associated with involuntary jerky movements and a family history of similar symptoms?
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Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
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A patient with sharp stabbing left-sided facial pain is most likely suffering from which condition?
A patient with sharp stabbing left-sided facial pain is most likely suffering from which condition?
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Study Notes
Migraine Diagnosis and Management
- Case 1: 40-year-old male with transient dysphagia, episodic headache, increased light sensitivity, and left-sided weakness
- Diagnosis: Potential retinal migraine
Migraine Prophylaxis
- Case 2: 60-year-old woman with morning headache improving throughout the day and elevated ESR
- Diagnosis: Possible temporal arteritis
Migraine in a 24-Year-Old
- Case 3: 24-year-old female with recurrent headaches, originally diagnosed as migraine without aura 12 months prior
- Diagnosis: Migraine, potential drug therapy options
Cluster Headache
- Case 4: 28-year-old female with throbbing, unilateral headaches accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and light/sound sensitivity. Episodes last 4-72 hours, possibly preceded by visual disturbances.
- Diagnosis: Cluster headache
Recurrent Headaches
- Case 5: 35-year-old woman with unilateral, throbbing headaches lasting 4-72 hours, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and photophobia. Headaches preceded by visual disturbances (aura)
- Diagnosis: Migraine
Severe Headache
- Case 6: 40-year-old man with sudden, severe headache, described as the worst of his life, located around neck/back of head, with nausea and photophobia
- Diagnosis: Possible subarachnoid hemorrhage
Neurological System Disorders
- Case 7: Upper motor neuron lesions can cause autonomic nervous system dysfunction
- Causes: Possibly peripheral or central nervous system disorders
Upper Motor Neuron Lesions
- Examples: Temporal arteritis, anterior horn cell disease, multiple sclerosis, and prion disease
- Exceptions: Disorders excluding the anterior horn cell
Involuntary Muscle Movements
- Case 8: 30-year-old male with rapid, involuntary movements (twisting and repetitive movements) in the neck and shoulders
- Diagnosis: Dystonia, possibly worsened by stress.
Vitamin Toxicity and Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Case 9: Pseudotumor cerebri may be linked to vitamin deficiencies
- Vitamin deficiency/toxicity as cause of pseudotumor cerebri
Upper Motor Neuron Lesion Symptoms
- Case 10: 45-year-old female with difficulty initiating movement, a shuffling gait, stiffness in limbs, mask-like facial expression, resting tremor in hands, rigidity
- Diagnosis: Parkinson's disease
Genetic Condition
- Case 11: 55-year-old male with involuntary, jerky movements (often worse with stress), family history, positive genetic test
- Diagnosis: Huntington's disease
Progressive Neurological Weakness
- Case 12: 60-year-old woman with dysphagia, slurred speech, progressive muscle weakness, atrophy, and fasciculations in limbs.
- Diagnosis: Possible amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Facial Pain with Red Eye
- Case 13: 72-year-old female with headaches, nausea, vomiting, one-sided head pain, red eye, worse at night, blurred vision
- Diagnosis: Possible SUNCT syndrome, giant cell arteritis
Facial Pain Episodes
- Case 14: 61-year-old with recurring episodes of stabbing, left-sided facial pain (9/10 scale)
- Diagnosis: Trigeminal neuralgia
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Test your knowledge on various case studies involving migraine diagnoses and management strategies. Each case presents unique headache symptoms and potential diagnoses, ranging from retinal migraines to cluster headaches. Analyze the clinical information to understand how to approach each scenario effectively.
