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| Brain||Unilateral||Often||no | |||
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| Spinal cord||Bilateral||No||Possible | |||
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| Nerve root||Unilateral||No||Yes | |||
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| Nerve||Unilateral or bilateral||Possible||Yes | |||
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 12 August 2017
Background
Clinical Features
Localizing the problem by history & physical[1]
- Distribution of symptoms
- Right vs. left
- Presence of facial involvement
- Arm vs. leg
- Proximal vs. distal
- Symmetric vs. asymmetric
- Characteristics of symptoms
- Sensory and motor
- Painless or Painful
- Sensory only
- Autonomic involvement
- Temporal Features
- Acute or Chronic
- Static or Progressive
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
| ' | Distribution | Facial Involvement | Pain |
| Brain | Unilateral | Often | no |
| Spinal cord | Bilateral | No | Possible |
| Nerve root | Unilateral | No | Yes |
| Nerve | Unilateral or bilateral | Possible | Yes |
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Rosenfeld J, Martin RA, Bauer DW. "Chapter Three - Numbness: A Practical Guide for Family Physicians." American Academy of Neurology. https://www.aan.com/uploadedFiles/Website_Library_Assets/Documents/4.CME_and_Training/2.Training/4.Clerkship_and_Course_Director_Resources/FM_Chp3.pdf