Neuropathology for Neurology Board Review
Pathology
This deck is all image based questions on neuropathology. It covers gross pathology and histology images helpful for neurology boards.
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 The image on the left demonstrates Verocay bodies. The image on the Right demonstrates a looser myxoid pattern. These findings are characteristic of this tumor? |
| Back | SchwannomaThese are the classic microscopic appearances of a schwannoma, which is benign. Note the more cellular "Antoni A" pattern on the left with palisading nuclei surrounding pink areas (Verocay bodies). The Right sided image demonstrates the "Antoni B" pattern with a looser stroma, fewer cells, and myxoid change. |
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 This patient complained of numbness. What is the likely etiology? |
| Back | SyringomyeliaThis image shows a widened central cavity that is consistent with a syringomyelia.Hwynn DO, Nelson; Hubert H. Fernandez (2011-06-30). Ultimate Review for the Neurology Boards: Question and Answer Companion (Kindle Locations 6158-6159). Springer Publishing. Kindle Edition. |
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 What does this show? |
| Back | Cingulate gyrus (subfalcine) herniation•Herniation of the cingulate gyrus under falx cerebri•Caused by unilateral frontal lobe lesion with mass effect (also typically causing ipsilateral–ventricular compression)•Can lead to anterior cerebral artery compression with infarction
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