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Localization in Clinical Neurology
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Information
Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1: General Principles of Neurologic Localization
Introduction
A Brief History of Localization: Aphasia as an Example
Figure 1-1
Clinical Diagnosis and Lesion Localization
Localization of Lesions of the Motor System
Anatomy of the Motor System
Motor Signs and Symptoms and Their Localization
Figure 1-2
Table 1-1: Medical Research Council’s Scale for Assessment of Muscle Power
The Localization of Sensory Abnormalities
Anatomy of the Sensory System
Sensory Signs and Symptoms and Their Localization
Figure 1-3
Figure 1-4
Table 1-2: The Localization of Lesions Affecting the Somatosensory Pathways
Localization of Postural and Gait Disorders
Neural Structures Controlling Posture and Gait
Examination of Gait and Balance
Sensory and Lower Motor Gait Disorders
Simpler Gait Disorders of Central Origin
Complex Gait Disorders of Central Origin
Disequilibrium with Automatic Pilot Disorder
References
Chapter 2: Peripheral Nerves
Principal Signs and Symptoms of Peripheral Nerve Disease
Sensory Disturbances
Motor Disturbances
Disturbances of Muscle Stretch Reflexes
Vasomotor, Sudomotor, and Trophic Disturbances
Mononeuropathy Multiplex
Polyneuropathy
Lesions of Individual Nerves
Dorsal Scapular Nerve (C4–C5)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Subclavian Nerve (C5–C6)
Long Thoracic Nerve (C5–C7)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Suprascapular Nerve (C5–C6)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Subscapular Nerves (C5–C7)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Thoracodorsal Nerve (C6–C8)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Anterior Thoracic Nerves (C5–T1)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Axillary Nerve (C5–C6)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Musculocutaneous Nerve (C5–C7)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Median Nerve (C6–T1)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Ulnar Nerve (C7–T1)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Radial Nerve (C5–C8)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Medial Cutaneous Nerves of the Arm and Forearm (C8–T1)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Intercostobrachial Nerve (T2)
Iliohypogastric (T12–L1), Ilioinguinal (L1), and Genitofemoral (L1–L2) Nerves
Anatomy and Nerve Lesions
Femoral Nerve (L2–L4)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Obturator Nerve (L2–L4)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (L2–L3)
Anatomy
Nerve Lesions
Gluteal Nerves (L4–S2)
Anatomy and Nerve Lesions
Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (S1–S3)
Anatomy and Nerve Lesions
Pudendal Nerve (S1–S4)
Anatomy and Nerve Lesions
Sciatic Nerve (L4–S3) and Its Branches
Sciatic Nerve Proper
Tibial Nerve
Common Peroneal Nerve
Nerve Lesions
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Figure 2-4
Figure 2-5
Figure 2-6
Figure 2-7
Figure 2-8
Figure 2-9
Figure 2-10
Figure 2-11
Figure 2-12
Figure 2-13
Figure 2-14
Table 2-1: Main Entrapment Neuropathies of the Upper Limbs
Table 2-2: Main Entrapment Neuropathies of the Lower Limbs
References
Chapter 3: Cervical, Brachial, and Lumbosacral Plexuses
Chapter 3 Introduction
The Cervical Plexus
Anatomy
Lesions of the Cervical Plexus
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
The Brachial Plexus
Anatomy
Branches Originating from the Spinal Roots
Branch Originating from the Trunk of the Brachial Plexus
Branch Originating from the Divisions of the Brachial Plexus
Branches Originating from the Cords of the Brachial Plexus
Lesions of the Brachial Plexus
Neuralgic Amyotrophy
Total Plexus Paralysis
Upper Plexus Paralysis (Erb–Duchenne Type)
Middle Plexus Paralysis
Lower Plexus Paralysis (Déjerine-Klumpke Type)
Lesions of the Cords of the Brachial Plexus
Lesions of the Lateral Cord
Lesions of the Medial Cord
Lesions of the Posterior Cord
Brachial Mononeuropathies
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Cervicobrachial Neurovascular Compression Syndrome)
Vascular Signs and Symptoms
Neuropathic Signs and Symptoms
Figure 3-3
The Lumbosacral Plexus
Anatomy
Lesions of the Lumbosacral Plexus
Lesions of the Entire Lumbosacral Plexus
Lesions of the Lumbar Segments
Lesions of the Sacral Plexus
Figure 3-4
References
Chapter 4: Spinal Nerve and Root
Anatomy of the Spinal Nerves and Roots
Figure 4-1
Principles of Spinal Nerve and Root Localization
Sensory Symptoms
Motor Signs
Reflex Signs
Figure 4-2
Etiologies of Spinal Nerve and Root Lesions
Table 4-1: Neurologic Signs and Symptoms with Nerve Root Irritation or Damage from Disc Disease
The Localization of Nerve Root Syndromes
Lesions Affecting the Cervical Roots
Lesions Affecting C1
Lesions Affecting C2
Lesions Affecting C3
Lesions Affecting C4
Lesions Affecting C5
Lesions Affecting C6
Lesions Affecting C7
Lesions Affecting C8
Lesions Affecting the Thoracic Roots
Lesions Affecting T1
Lesions Affecting Segments T2–T12
Lesions of the Lumbar and Sacral Roots
Lesions Affecting L1
Lesions Affecting L2
Lesions Affecting L3
Lesions Affecting L4
Lesions Affecting L5
Lesions Affecting S1
Lesions Affecting S2–S5
The Localization of Lumbosacral Disc Disease
Figure 4-3
Table 4-2: Differential of Neurogenic from Vascular Claudication
References
Chapter 5: Spinal Cord
Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
Gross Anatomy and Relationship to Vertebral Levels
Cross-Sectional Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
Lamina
Major Ascending and Descending Tracts of the Spinal Cord
Ascending Tracts
Descending Tracts
Corticospinal Tract
Corticorubrospinal Tract
Lateral Reticulospinal Tract
Vestibulospinal Tract
Medial Reticulospinal Tract
Arterial Supply to the Spinal Cord
Extraspinal System (Extramedullary Arteries)
Intraspinal System (Intramedullary Arteries)
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-2
Venous Drainage of the Spinal Cord
Physiology of the Spinal Cord Circulation
Lesions of the Spinal Cord
Complete Spinal Cord Transection (Transverse Myelopathy)
Sensory Disturbances
Motor Disturbances
Autonomic Disturbances
Hemisection of the Spinal Cord (Brown-Séquard Syndrome)
Lesions Affecting the Spinal Cord Centrally
Posterolateral Column Disease
Posterior Column Disease
Anterior Horn Cell Syndromes
Combined Anterior Horn Cell and Pyramidal Tract Disease
Figure 5-3
Table 5-1: Transverse Myelopathy
Table 5-2: Brown-Séquard Syndrome
Table 5-3: Central Spinal Cord Syndrome
Table 5-4: Posterolateral Column Syndrome
Table 5-5: Posterior Column Syndrome
Table 5-6: Anterior Horn Cell Syndromes
Table 5-7: Combined Anterior Horn Cell and Pyramidal Tract Syndromes
Vascular Disorders of the Spinal Cord and Spinal Canal
Arterial Spinal Cord Infarction
Venous Spinal Cord Infarction
Vascular Malformations of the Spinal Cord
Hemorrhages Affecting the Spinal Canal
Extramedullary Cord Lesions and Their Differentiation from Intramedullary Cord Lesions
Pain
Disturbances of Motor Function
Sensory Disturbances
Disturbances of Sphincter Function
Autonomic Manifestations
Table 5-8: Clinical Manifestations of Spinal Cord Ischemia
Table 5-9: Causes of Arterial Spinal Cord Infarction
Table 5-10: Causes of Venous Spinal Cord Infarction
Table 5-11: Clinical Guidelines to Differentiate Intramedullary and Extramedullary Tumors
Localization of Spinal Cord Lesions at Different Levels
Foramen Magnum Syndrome and Lesions of the Upper Cervical Cord
Lesions of the Fifth and Sixth Cervical Segments
Lesions of the Seventh Cervical Segment
Lesions of the Eighth Cervical and First Thoracic Segments
Lesions of the Thoracic Segments
Lesions of the First Lumbar Segment
Lesions of the Second Lumbar Segment
Lesions of the Third Lumbar Segment
Lesions of the Fourth Lumbar Segment
Lesions of the Fifth Lumbar Segment
Lesions of the First and Second Sacral Segments
Conus Medullaris Lesions
Cauda Equina Lesions
Neurogenic Bladder with Spinal Cord Lesions
Sexual Function
Fecal Incontinence
Figure 5-4
Table 5-12: Myelopathies
Figure 5-5
Figure 5-6
References
Chapter 6: Cranial Nerve I (The Olfactory Nerve)
Anatomy of the Olfactory Pathways
Figure 6-1
Figure 6-2
Localization of Lesions Affecting the Olfactory Nerve
Lesions Causing Anosmia
The Foster–Kennedy Syndrome
Lesions Causing Parosmia and Cacosmia
Table 6-1: Conditions Associated with Disturbance of Olfaction
References
Chapter 7: Visual Pathways
Anatomy of the Visual System
The Retina
The Optic Nerves and Optic Chiasm
The Optic Tracts and Lateral Geniculate Bodies
The Optic Radiations
The Visual Cortex and Visual Association Areas
Vascular Supply of the Visual Pathways
Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Figure 7-3
Figure 7-4
Figure 7-5
Figure 7-6
Figure 7-7
Figure 7-8
Figure 7-9
Figure 7-10
Table 7-1: Arterial Supply of Visual Pathway Structures
Localization of Lesions in the Optic Pathways
Changes in Visual Perception
Visual Acuity
Contrast Sensitivity
Perception of Color
Visual Fields
Types of Visual Field Defects
Localization of Visual Field Defects
Other Changes in Visual Perception
Objective Findings with Lesions of the Optic Pathways
Ophthalmoscopic Appearance of the Retina and Optic Nerve
Pupillary Light Reflex
Optic Neuropathy
Optic Neuritis
Neuromyelitis Optica
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Mass Lesions of the Orbit
Figure 7-11
Table 7-2: Clinical Features and Etiologies of Bilateral Superior or Inferior Altitudinal Defects and Bilateral Central or Cecocentral Scotomas
Figure 7-12
Figure 7-13
Table 7-3: Compressive Chiasmal Syndromes
Table 7-4: Other Causes of Chiasmal Syndrome
Figure 7-14
Table 7-5: Syndromes Causing Increased Intracranial Pressure
Table 7-6: The Clinical Features of Papilledema
Table 7-7: The Stages of Papilledema
Table 7-8: Etiologies of a Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect
Table 7-9: The Clinical Features of Optic Neuropathy
Table 7-10: Features of Typical Optic Neuritis
Table 7-11: Clinical Features of Neuromyelitis Optica
Table 7-12: Typical Clinical Features of Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Table 7-13: Signs and Symptoms in Visual Pathway Lesions
References
Chapter 8: The Localization of Lesions Affecting the Ocular Motor System
Chapter 8 Introduction
Ocular Motor Muscles and Nerves
Orbital Muscles
Diplopia
Testing for Diplopia
Subjective Testing
Objective Testing
Childhood Strabismus
Disease of the Ocular Muscles
Retinal Disease Causing Diplopia
Ocular Motor Nerves and Localization of Lesions
Oculomotor Nerve (Cranial Nerve III)
Trochlear Nerve (Cranial Nerve IV)
Abducens Nerve (Cranial Nerve VI)
Multiple Ocular Motor Nerve Palsies
The Pupil
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Innervation
Pupillary Inequality (Anisocoria)
Simple Anisocoria
Sympathetic Dysfunction (Horner Syndrome)
Parasympathetic Dysfunction
Argyll-Robertson Pupil
The Flynn Phenomenon
Periodic Pupillary Phenomena (Episodic Anisocoria)
Figure 8-1
Table 8-1: Ocular Causes of Monocular Diplopia
Table 8-2: Etiologies of Esotropia/Exotropia and Acquired Horizontal Diplopia
Table 8-3: Etiologies of Binocular Vertical Diplopia and Hypertropia/Hyperphoria
Figure 8-2
Table 8-4: Classification of Childhood Strabismus Syndromes
Table 8-5: Typical Features of Graves Ophthalmopathy
Table 8-6: Differential Diagnosis of Orbital Pseudotumor
Table 8-7: Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Orbital Myositis and Thyroid Eye Disease
Figure 8-3
Figure 8-4
Figure 8-5
Table 8-8: The Localization of Oculomotor Nerve Lesions
Table 8-9: Etiologies of Third Nerve Palsies (TNP) by Topographical Localization
Figure 8-6
Figure 8-7
Figure 8-8
Table 8-10: The Localization of Trochlear Nerve Lesions
Table 8-11: Etiologies for a Fourth Nerve Palsy Based on Clinical Topographical Localization
Figure 8-9
Table 8-12: The Localization of Abducens Nerve Lesions
Table 8-13: Etiology of a Sixth Nerve Palsy by Topographical Localization
Figure 8-10
Figure 8-11
Table 8-14: Clinical Findings in Horner Syndrome
Table 8-15: Etiologies of Horner Syndrome
Table 8-16: Associated Signs and Symptoms of Carotid Artery Dissection
Table 8-17: Clinical Features of a Tonic Pupil
Table 8-18: Etiologies of a Tonic Pupil
Table 8-19: Clinical Characteristics of Abnormalities of the Iris Structure
Table 8-20: Etiologies of Abnormalities of Iris Structure
Table 8-21: Environmental Agents and Drugs Associated with Mydriasis or Miosis
Table 8-22: Pupillary Signs in the ICU
Supranuclear Control of Eye Movements
The Vestibular System
The Vestibuloocular Reflex
Head Position
Caloric Testing, Nystagmus, and Tests of Vestibular Dysfunction
Full-Field Optokinetic Reflex
Smooth Pursuit System
Anatomy of the Pursuit System
Lesions Affecting Smooth Pursuit
The Saccadic System
Mechanical Properties of Saccadic Eye Movements
Anatomy of the Saccadic System
The Neural Integrator
Collicular System
Higher-Level Control of the Saccades
The Basal Ganglia
Summary of the Saccadic Pathways
The Role of the Cerebellum on Eye Movements
Abnormal Saccades
Convergence System
Fixation System
Gaze Palsies
Conjugate Gaze Palsies
Horizontal Conjugate Gaze Palsy
Vertical Conjugate Gaze Palsy
Disconjugate Gaze Palsies
Figure 8-12
Figure 8-13
Figure 8-14
Figure 8-15
Figure 8-16
Figure 8-17
Table 8-23: Localization of Lesions Impairing Horizontal Pursuit Eye Movements
Table 8-24: Localization of Lesions Causing Impaired Horizontal Conjugate Saccadic Eye Movements
Table 8-25: Ophthalmic Findings with the Dorsal Midbrain Syndrome
Table 8-26: Etiologies of Vertical Gaze Impairment
Table 8-27: Clinical Findings Noted with Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia (INO)
Nystagmus and Other Ocular Oscillations
Oscillopsia
Optokinetic Drum
Jerk Nystagmus
Systems Classification of Nystagmus
Vestibular Nystagmus
Gaze-Holding Nystagmus
Visual Stabilization Nystagmus
Clinical Classification of Nystagmus
Monocular Eye Oscillations and Asymmetric Binocular Eye Oscillations
Dysconjugate Bilateral Symmetric Eye Oscillations
Horizontal Dysconjugate Eye Oscillations
Binocular Symmetric Conjugate Eye Oscillations
Binocular Symmetric Pendular Conjugate Eye Oscillations
Binocular Symmetric Jerk Nystagmus
Predominantly Vertical Jerk Nystagmus
Binocular Symmetric Jerk Nystagmus Present in Eccentric Gaze or Induced by Various Maneuvers
Saccadic Intrusions
Lid Nystagmus
Table 8-28: Etiologies of See-Saw Nystagmus
Table 8-29: Etiologies of Periodic Alternating Nystagmus
Table 8-30: Etiologies of Downbeat Nystagmus
Table 8-31: Etiologies of Upbeat Nystagmus
The Eyelids
Ptosis
Eyelid Retraction and Lid Lag
Table 8-32: Etiologies of Ptosis
Table 8-33: Etiologies of Apraxia of Eyelid Opening
Table 8-34: Clinical Features of Aponeurotic Ptosis
Table 8-35: Etiologies of Upper Lid Retraction and Lid Lag
Table 8-36: Lower Eyelid Retraction
References
Chapter 9: Cranial Nerve V (The Trigeminal Nerve)
Anatomy of Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal Nerve)
Motor Portion
Sensory Portion
Maxillary Division
Mandibular Division
Figure 9-1
Figure 9-2
Figure 9-3
Figure 9-4
Figure 9-5
Clinical Evaluation of Cranial Nerve V Function
Sensory Evaluation
Motor Evaluation
Reflex Evaluation
Localization of Lesions Affecting Cranial Nerve V
Supranuclear Lesions
Nuclear Lesions
Lesions Affecting the Preganglionic Trigeminal Nerve Roots
Lesions Affecting the Gasserian Ganglion
Raeder’s Paratrigeminal Syndrome
Gradenigo Syndrome
The Cavernous Sinus Syndrome
The Superior Orbital Fissure Syndrome
Lesions Affecting the Peripheral Branches of the Trigeminal Nerve
Jaw Drop
References
Chapter 10: Cranial Nerve VII (The Facial Nerve)
Anatomy of Cranial Nerve VII (Facial Nerve)
Motor Division
Nervus Intermedius (Wrisberg)
Anatomy of the Peripheral Course of the Facial Nerve
Meatal (Canal) Segment
Labyrinthine Segment
Horizontal (Tympanic) Segment
Mastoid (Vertical) Segment
Vascular Supply of the Facial Nerve
Figure 10-1
Table 10-1: Facial Nerve Anatomy
Table 10-2: Muscles of Facial Expression
Clinical Evaluation of Cranial Nerve VII Function
Motor Function
Sensory Function
Reflex Function
Parasympathetic Function
Table 10-3: House–Brackmann Classification of Facial Function
Localization of Lesions Affecting Cranial Nerve VII
Supranuclear Lesions (Central Facial Palsy)
Nuclear and Fascicular Lesions (Pontine Lesions)
Millard–Gubler Syndrome
Foville Syndrome
Eight-And-A-Half Syndrome
Isolated Peripheral Facial and Abducens Nerve Palsy
Posterior Fossa Lesions (Cerebellopontine Angle Lesions)
Lesions Affecting the Meatal (Canal) Segment of the Facial Nerve in the Temporal Bone
Lesions Affecting the Facial Nerve Within the Facial Canal Distal to the Meatal Segment but Proximal to the Departure of the Nerve to the Stapedius Muscle
Lesions Affecting the Facial Nerve Within the Facial Canal Between the Departure of the Nerve to the Stapedius and the Departure of the Chorda Tympani
Lesions Affecting the Facial Nerve in the Facial Canal Distal to the Departure of the Chorda Tympani
Lesions Distal to the Stylomastoid Foramen
Table 10-4: Etiologies of Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsies
Table 10-5: Etiologies of Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsies
Table 10-6: Peripheral Facial Paralysis Red Flags
Abnormalities of Tear Secretion
Abnormalities of Eyelid Closure
Insufficiency of Eyelid Closure
Excessive Eyelid Closure and Blepharospasm
Abnormal Facial Movements and Their Localization
Dyskinetic Movements
Dystonic Movements (Blepharospasm and Blepharospasm with Oromandibular Dystonia)
Hemifacial Spasm
Postparalytic Spasm and Synkinetic Movements
Miscellaneous Movements
Facial Myokymia
Focal Cortical Seizures
Tics and Habit Spasms
Fasciculations
Myoclonus
References
Chapter 11: Cranial Nerve VIII (The Vestibulocochlear Nerve)
Anatomy of Cranial Nerve VIII
Auditory Pathways
First-Order Neurons
Second-Order Neurons
Third-Order Neurons
Fourth-Order Neurons
The Vestibular System
Medial Longitudinal Fasciculus
Medial Vestibulospinal Tract
Lateral Vestibulospinal Tract
Cerebellum
Reticular Formation
Figure 11-1
Clinical Evaluation of Cranial Nerve VIII Function
Sensorineural Deafness
Weber Test
Rinne Test
Schwabach Test
Vertigo and Vestibular Function
Definition of Characteristics of Symptoms
Associated Auditory Symptoms
Associated Symptoms Suggesting Central Neurologic Dysfunction
Etiologic Search
Localization of Lesions Causing Deafness and Vertigo
Localization of Lesions Causing Sensorineural Deafness
Cerebral Lesions
Brainstem Lesions
Peripheral Nerve Lesions and the Cerebellopontine Angle Syndrome
Localization of Lesions Causing Vertigo
Peripheral Causes of Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positioning Vertigo
Peripheral Vestibulopathy
Ménière Disease
Vertigo Secondary to Middle Ear Disease
Vertigo Secondary to Viral Infections
Vertigo Secondary to Trauma
Central Causes of Vertigo
Vascular Causes of the Central Vestibular Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Wernicke Encephalopathy
Cerebellopontine Angle Tumors
Vestibular Epilepsy
Other Central Nervous System Disorders
Systemic Causes of Dizziness and Vertigo
Figure 11-2
References
Chapter 12: Cranial Nerves IX and X (The Glossopharyngeal and Vagus Nerves)
Anatomy of Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal Nerve)
Figure 12-1
Clinical Evaluation of Cranial Nerve IX
Motor Function
Sensory Function
Reflex Function
Autonomic Function
Localization of Lesions Affecting the Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Supranuclear Lesions
Nuclear and Intramedullary Lesions
Extramedullary Lesions
Cerebellopontine Angle Syndrome
Jugular Foramen Syndrome (Vernet Syndrome)
Lesions within the Retropharyngeal and Retroparotid Space
Glossopharyngeal (Vagoglossopharyngeal) Neuralgia
Anatomy of Cranial Nerve X (Vagus Nerve)
Clinical Evaluation of Cranial Nerve X
Motor Function
Sensory Function
Reflex Function
Localization of Lesions Affecting the Vagus Nerve
Supranuclear Lesions
Nuclear Lesions and Lesions within the Brainstem
Lesions within the Posterior Fossa
Lesions Affecting the Vagus Nerve Proper
Lesions of the Superior Laryngeal Nerve
Lesions of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
Syncope from Glossopharyngeal or Vagal Metastasis
Arnold’s Nerve Cough Reflex
Table 12-1: Syndromes That Occur due to Lesions within the Posterior Fossa
References
Chapter 13: Cranial Nerve XI (The Spinal Accessory Nerve)
Anatomy of Cranial Nerve XI (Spinal Accessory Nerve)
Figure 13-1
Clinical Evaluation of Cranial Nerve XI Function
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Trapezius Muscle
Localization of Lesions Affecting Cranial Nerve XI
Supranuclear Lesions
Nuclear Lesions
Infranuclear Lesions
Lesions within the Skull and Foramen Magnum
Jugular Foramen Syndrome (Vernet Syndrome) and Associated Syndromes
Lesions of the Spinal Accessory Nerve within the Neck
Table 13-1: Syndromes Involving Cranial Nerves IX through XII
Table 13-2: Etiologies of the Floppy Head or Dropped Head Syndrome
References
Chapter 14: Cranial Nerve XII (The Hypoglossal Nerve)
Anatomy of Cranial Nerve XII (The Hypoglossal Nerve)
Clinical Evaluation of Cranial Nerve XII
Localization of Lesions Affecting Cranial Nerve XII
Supranuclear Lesions
Nuclear Lesions and Intramedullary Cranial Nerve XII Lesions
Peripheral Lesions of Cranial Nerve XII
Abnormal Tongue Movements
Dysarthria
Table 14-1: Motor Speech Disorders
References
Chapter 15: Brainstem
Chapter 15 Introduction
Medulla Oblongata
Anatomy of the Medulla
Vascular Supply of the Medulla
Paramedian Bulbar Branches
Lateral Bulbar Branches
Medullary Syndromes
Medial Medullary Syndrome (Dejerine’s Anterior Bulbar Syndrome)
Lateral Medullary (Wallenberg) Syndrome
Opalski (Submedullary) Syndrome
Lateral Pontomedullary Syndrome
Figure 15-1
Figure 15-2
Figure 15-3
Table 15-1: Ocular Motor Abnormalities in Wallenberg Lateral Medullary Syndrome
The Pons
Anatomy of the Pons
Vascular Supply of the Pons
Paramedian Vessels
Short Circumferential Arteries
Long Circumferential Arteries
Pontine Syndromes
Ventral Pontine Syndromes
Dorsal Pontine Syndromes
Paramedian Pontine Syndromes
Lateral Pontine Syndromes
Figure 15-4
The Mesencephalon
Anatomy of the Mesencephalon
Vascular Supply of the Mesencephalon
Paramedian Vessels
Circumferential Arteries
Mesencephalic Syndromes
Ventral Cranial Nerve III Fascicular Syndrome (Weber Syndrome)
Dorsal Cranial Nerve III Fascicular Syndromes (Benedikt Syndrome)
Dorsal Mesencephalic Syndromes
Top of the Basilar Syndrome
Figure 15-5
Figure 15-6
References
Chapter 16: The Cerebellum
Anatomy of the Cerebellum
Figure 16-1
Figure 16-2
Vascular Supply of the Cerebellum
Figure 16-3
Clinical Manifestations of Cerebellar Dysfunction
Hypotonia
Ataxia or Dystaxia
Cerebellar Dysarthria
Tremor
Ocular Motor Dysfunction
Nonmotor Manifestations
Table 16-1: Causes of Acute Ataxia
Table 16-2: Causes of Episodic/Recurrent Ataxia
Table 16-3: Causes of Chronic Ataxia
Cerebellar Syndromes
Rostral Vermis Syndrome
Caudal Vermis Syndrome
Hemispheric Syndrome
Pancerebellar Syndrome
Syndromes of Cerebellar Infarction
Inferior Cerebellar Infarct (Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery)
Ventral Cerebellar Infarct (Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery)
Dorsal Cerebellar Infarct (Superior Cerebellar Artery)
References
Chapter 17: The Localization of Lesions Affecting the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Anatomy of the Region
Main Hypothalamic Nuclear Groups
Connections of the Hypothalamus
Figure 17-1
Figure 17-2
Table 17-1: Connections of the Human Hypothalamusa
Figure 17-3
Clinical Manifestations of Hypothalamic or Pituitary Dysfunction
Disturbances of Temperature Regulation
Physiologic Rhythms
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Poikilothermia
Disturbances of Alertness and Sleep
Coma, Hypersomnia, or Akinetic Mutism
Narcolepsy
Insomnia
Circadian Abnormalities
Autonomic Disturbances
Cardiac Manifestations
Respiratory Abnormalities
Gastrointestinal Abnormalities
Diencephalic Epilepsy
Unilateral Anhidrosis or Hyperhidrosis
Disturbances of Water Balance
Diabetes Insipidus (Decreased ADH Release but Normal Thirst)
Essential Hypernatremia (Decreased ADH Release with Absence of Thirst)
Inappropriate Secretion of ADH (SIADH) (Elevated ADH Release with Normal Thirst)
Reset Osmostat Hyponatremia
Primary Polydipsia or Hyperdipsia (Excessive Water Drinking in the Absence of Hypovolemia or Hypernatremia)
Disturbances of Caloric Balance and Feeding Behavior
Obesity
Emaciation
Disturbances of Reproductive Functions
Hypogonadotropin Hypogonadism
Nonpuerperal Galactorrhea
Precocious Puberty
Excessive or Uncontrollable Sexual Behavior
Other Endocrine Disturbances
Disturbances of Memory
Disturbances of Emotional Behavior and Affect
Rage and Fear: Inappropriately Dysinhibited Behavior
Apathy: Chronic Fatigue
Depression
Gelastic Seizures
Headache
Episodic Headaches
Chronic Pain
Impaired Visual Acuity, Visual Field Defects
Diplopia: Pupillary Changes
Table 17-2: Clinical Manifestations of Hypothalamic or Pituitary Dysfunction
Table 17-3: Presenting Complaints in 1,000 Cases of Pituitary Adenoma
Clinical Findings Resulting from Lesions in Various Areas of the Hypothalamus and in the Pituitary Gland
Table 17-4: Clinical Findings with Lesions in Various Regions of the Hypothalamus or in the Pituitary Gland
References
Chapter 18: The Anatomic Localization of Lesions in the Thalamus
Functional Anatomy of the Thalamus
Table 18-1: Source and Destination of Thalamic Connectionsa
Figure 18-1
Vascular Supply of the Thalamus
Table 18-2: Vascular Supply of the Thalamus
Figure 18-2
Localization of Ischemic Thalamic Lesions
Paramedian Territory
Thalamogeniculate (Lateral Thalamic or Inferolateral Thalamic) Territory
Tuberothalamic (Anterolateral Thalamic) Territory
Territory of the Posterior Choroidal Arteries
Clinical Manifestations of Lesions in the Thalamus
Disturbances of Alertness
Autonomic Disturbances
Disturbances of Mood and Affect
Memory Disturbances
Impaired Time Perception
Sensory Disturbances
Paresthesias and Pain
Loss of Sensory Modalities
Motor Disturbances
Postural Disturbances
Disturbances of Ocular Motility
Disturbances of Complex Sensori-Motor Functions
Disturbances of Executive Function
Topographic Localization of Thalamic Lesions
Anterior Thalamic Region
Medial Thalamic Region
Ventrolateral Thalamic Region
Posterior Region
References
Chapter 19: Basal Ganglia
Anatomy of the Basal Ganglia
Inputs into the Striatum (Caudate and Putamen)
Cortical Projections to the Neostriatum
Thalamostriatal Projections
Nigrostriatal Projections
Raphe Nuclei-Striatal Projections
Striatal Efferents
Pallidal Afferents and Efferents
Nigral Afferents and Efferents
Figure 19-1
Figure 19-2
Lesions of the Basal Ganglia
Dyskinesias
Chorea
Tardive Dyskinesia and Other Tardive Syndromes
Orofacial Dyskinesia
Abdominal Dyskinesias
Ballismus
Akathisia
Athetosis
Dystonia
Torticollis
Writer’s Cramp, Musician’s Dystonia, the Yips, and Other Focal Dystonias
Blepharospasm
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Paroxysmal Dyskinesias
Myoclonus
Painful Legs and Moving Toes
Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep
Tics
Tremor
Table 19-1: Causes of Chorea
Table 19-2: Differential Diagnosis of Orofacial Dyskinesia
Table 19-3: Classification of Dystonias
Table 19-4: Classification of Dystonia
Table 19-5: Classification of Myoclonus
Hypokinetic and Bradykinetic Disorders
Parkinsonism
Stiff-Man (Stiff-Person) Syndrome
Cortical-Basal Ganglionic (Corticobasal) Degeneration
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (Steele–Richardson–Olszewski Syndrome)
Lewy Body Dementia
Multiple Systems Atrophy
Paraneoplastic Movement Disorders
References
Chapter 20: The Localization of Lesions Affecting the Cerebral Hemispheres
Chapter 20 Introduction
Anatomy of the Cerebral Hemispheres
Figure 20-1
Figure 20-2
Figure 20-3
Figure 20-4
Table 20-1: Cerebral Hemispheric Connections
Figure 20-5
Figure 20-6
Symptoms and Signs Caused by Cerebral Hemispheric Lesions
Vegetative Disturbances
Disturbances of Attention
Unilateral Inattention
Nonspatial Inattention
Emotional Disturbances
Memory Disturbances
Sensory Disturbances
Smell and Taste
Vision
Disturbances in the Processing of Auditory Information
Disturbances of Somatosensory Perception
Disturbances of Sensorimotor Integration and of Movement Execution (Parietal, Frontal)
Apraxias
Other Motor Disturbances of the Extremities or Face
Other Motor Disturbances
Motor Disturbances of Language
Disturbances of Goal-Oriented Behavior (Executive Function Loss)
Disturbances Related to Interhemispheric Disconnection (Callosal Syndrome)
Gait Disorders
Dementia
Table 20-2: Clinical Manifestations of Cerebral Hemispheric Lesions
Figure 20-7
Figure 20-8
Figure 20-9
Figure 20-10
Figure 20-11
Figure 20-12
Figure 20-13
Figure 20-14
Figure 20-15
Table 20-3: Classification of the Aphasias
Figure 20-16
Figure 20-17
Figure 20-18
Figure 20-19
Table 20-4: Clinical, Anatomic, Molecular, and Genetic Findings in Dementing Disorders
Table 20-5: Clinical Features Differentiating Pseudo-Dementia from Dementia
Table 20-6: Consequences of Localized Cerebral Hemispheric Lesions
References
Chapter 21: Localization of Lesions in the Autonomic Nervous System
Organization of the Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Enteric Nervous System
Central Autonomic Network
Medial Prefrontal Cortex
Insular Cortex
Central Nucleus of the Amygdala
Hypothalamus
Periaqueductal Gray Region
Parabrachial Nuclear Complex
Nucleus Ambiguus
Nucleus Tractus Solitarius
Localization Principles
Figure 21-1
Table 21-1: Basic Characteristics of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems
Table 21-2: Main Effects of Diffuse Sympathetic Stimulation
Table 21-3: Main Effects of Cholinergic Stimulation
Table 21-4: Cardinal Signs of Autonomic Dysfunction
Table 21-5: Clinical Presentation of Autonomic Disorders
References
Chapter 22: Vascular Syndromes of the Forebrain, Brainstem, and Cerebellum
Arterial Blood Supply
The Internal Carotid Artery
The Anterior Choroidal Artery
The Anterior Cerebral Artery
The Middle Cerebral Artery
The Posterior Cerebral Artery
Collateral Circulation
Figure 22-1
Figure 22-2
Figure 22-3
Syndromes of the Cerebral Arteries
Transient Ischemic Attacks
The Carotid Artery Syndrome
The Anterior Choroidal Artery Syndrome
The Anterior Cerebral Artery Syndrome
The Middle Cerebral Artery Syndrome
Vertebrobasilar Artery Syndromes of the Brainstem and Cerebellum
The Posterior Cerebral Artery Syndrome
Syndromes of Thalamic Infarction
Border Zone Ischemia
Table 22-1: Symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attacks
Table 22-2: Microemboli in Carotid Artery Syndrome
Figure 22-4
Lacunar Infarcts
Cerebral Hemorrhage Syndromes
General Features of the Clinical Syndrome
Specific Signs by Location
Putaminal Hemorrhage
Lobar Hemorrhage
Thalamic Hemorrhage
Cerebellar Hemorrhage
Pontine Hemorrhage
Caudate Hemorrhage
Mesencephalic Hemorrhage
Lateral Tegmental Brainstem Hemorrhage
Medullary Hemorrhage
Internal Capsular Hemorrhage
Intraventricular Hemorrhages
Table 22-3: Etiologies of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Syndromes Related to Cerebral Aneurysms
Cavernous Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysms
Unruptured Cavernous Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm
Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms
Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms
Vertebrobasilar Territory Aneurysms
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
References
Chapter 23: The Localization of Lesions Causing Coma
Chapter 23 Introduction
The Unresponsive Patient
Exhibit 343
Anatomic Substrate of Alertness
Figure 23-1
Signs with Localizing Value in Coma
Respiratory Patterns
Posthyperventilation Apnea
Cheyne–Stokes Respiration
Hyperventilation with Brainstem Injury
Apneustic Breathing
Cluster Breathing
Ataxic Breathing
“Ondine’s Curse”
Temperature Changes
The Pupils
Eye Movements
Abnormalities of Lateral Gaze
Abnormalities of Vertical Gaze
Motor Activity of the Body and Limbs
Figure 23-2
Figure 23-3
Figure 23-4
Table 23-1: Spontaneous Eye Movements in Comatose Patients
Figure 23-5
Clinical Presentations of Coma-Inducing Lesions Depending on Their Location
Metabolic Encephalopathy (Diffuse Brain Dysfunction)
Supratentorial Structural Lesions
Lateral Herniation
Central Herniation
Subtentorial Structural Lesions
Psychogenic Unresponsiveness
Figure 23-6
Figure 23-7
Figure 23-8
Figure 23-9
Diagnosis of Death Caused by Brain Destruction
Figure 23-10
Table 23-2: Determination of Irreversible Cessation of Brain Function in Infants and Children
References
Appendix
Remarks
Glossary
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