Region of Cerebellum Anatomical Location Pathway Origin Peduncle Input Deep Cerebellar Nuclei Output Vestibulocerebellum (Archicerebellum) Balance Flocculonodular lobe Vestibulocerebellar Vestibular Nuclei Inferior Mossy fibres Fastigal Nuclei Vestibular nuclei and reticular…
Introduction A cerebral Aneurysm is a localised dilation of an artery within the brain. They rarely occur in veins. They are a major risk factor for subarachnoid haemorrhage. Aneurysms can…
Introduction Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a movement disorder that results from a non-progressive lesion of motor pathways. Although the lesion does not progress, the symptoms appear gradually, as the child…
The CHADS2 and CHA2DS2-VASc ("Chads-Vasc") scores are used for assessing the risk of stroke in AF. Generally in clinical use, the CHA2DS2-VASc has superseded use of the CHADS2 score, which has been…
Introduction An inherited peripheral neuropathy. Various forms of inheritances, the most common is autosomal dominant. Can also be passed on in autosomal recessive and X-linked patterns. In rare instances it…
Introduction Chronic pain has an unclear definition but some examples include: Pain that persists despite adequate time for healing Pain for >12 weeks It is a common presentation to general…
Introduction Cluster Headache – aka - migranous neuralgia accounts for <1% of all headaches. Cluster headache causes a unilateral pain that typically wakes the patient during the night, so called, because…
Comparison of Intracranial Haemorrhage Feature Subarachnoid Subdural Extradural Location The inner most layer around the brain tissue Between the dura mater and arachnoid mater The outermost layer, between the skull…
AMTS – Abbreviated Mental Test Score AMTS is a (very) quick way to assess confusion. It is used as a quick screening tool, usually on the hospital ward. Patient is…
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