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Neurologist |
A physician specializing in diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. He/she may refer patient to a neuro surgeon for surgery |
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Lumbar ( spinal) Puncture or Tap (LP) |
Needle between lower bony vertebrae and spinal column allows physician to sample the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord |
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Brain scan |
Radioactive element into the blood can image posdibkevtumors in the brain |
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Electroencephalography (EEG) |
An image (written recording) of the brain's electrical activity. EEG's are used to diagnose different type is seizure disorders such as epilepsy ,brain tumors, and are used in sleep research to study stages of sleep |
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Computed Tomography (CT) |
Specialized x-ray machine that takes multiple images of the body from different angles and had a computer that integrates the images into "slices" of the body. The resolution is much better than a standard x-ray and there is better differentiation of types of tissue ( bone,air,solid organ) |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
Patients body is placed in a strong magnetic field. Radio pulses affect the resonance or "spin" of atoms in the tissues. A computer analyses the this information to show subtle differences in tissue molecular structure producing very high resolution and better differentiation of soft tissue such as a tumor within |
