Chapter 10: Nervous System Pathology

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hydrocephalus

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid (CSF) in the brian

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hydrocephalus

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid (CSF) in the brian

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spina bifida

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Congenital defects in the lumbar spianl column caused by imperect union or vertebral parts (neural tube defect)

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spina bifida

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Congenital defects in the lumbar spianl column caused by imperect union or vertebral parts (neural tube defect)

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Alzheimer disease (AD)

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Brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration (dementia) with personality changes and impairment of daily functioning

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hydrocephalus

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid (CSF) in the brian

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Alzheimer disease (AD)

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Brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration (dementia) with personality changes and impairment of daily functioning

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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Degenerative disorder of moter meurons in the spinal cord and brainstem

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spina bifida

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Congenital defects in the lumbar spianl column caused by imperect union or vertebral parts (neural tube defect)

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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Degenerative disorder of moter meurons in the spinal cord and brainstem

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epilepsy

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Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

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Alzheimer disease (AD)

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Brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration (dementia) with personality changes and impairment of daily functioning

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epilepsy

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Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

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Huntington disease

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Hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deteriortion

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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Degenerative disorder of moter meurons in the spinal cord and brainstem

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Huntington disease

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Hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deteriortion

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hydrocephalus

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Abnormal accumulation of fluid (CSF) in the brian

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epilepsy

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Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

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multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic (har) tissue

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multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic (har) tissue

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spina bifida

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Congenital defects in the lumbar spianl column caused by imperect union or vertebral parts (neural tube defect)

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Huntington disease

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Hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deteriortion

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Alzheimer disease (AD)

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Brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration (dementia) with personality changes and impairment of daily functioning

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myasthenia gravis (MG)

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Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterizedby weakness (-asthenia) of voluntary muscles (attached to bones)

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myasthenia gravis (MG)

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Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterizedby weakness (-asthenia) of voluntary muscles (attached to bones)

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palsy

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Paralysis (partial or complete loss of moter function)

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multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic (har) tissue

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palsy

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Paralysis (partial or complete loss of moter function)

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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Degenerative disorder of moter meurons in the spinal cord and brainstem

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Parkinson disease
(parkinsonism)

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Degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occuring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement

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Parkinson disease
(parkinsonism)

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Degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occuring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement

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myasthenia gravis (MG)

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Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterizedby weakness (-asthenia) of voluntary muscles (attached to bones)

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epilepsy

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Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

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palsy

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Paralysis (partial or complete loss of moter function)

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Huntington disease

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Hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deteriortion

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multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic (har) tissue

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Parkinson disease
(parkinsonism)

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Degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occuring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement

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myasthenia gravis (MG)

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Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterizedby weakness (-asthenia) of voluntary muscles (attached to bones)

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palsy

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Paralysis (partial or complete loss of moter function)

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Parkinson disease
(parkinsonism)

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Degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occuring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement

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multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic (hard) tissue

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myasthenia gravis (MG)

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Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness (-asthenia) of voluntary muscles (attached to bones)

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palsy

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paralysis (partial or complete loss of motor function)

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parkinson disease
(parkinsonism)

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Degeneration of neurons int he basal ganglaia, occuring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement

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Tourette syndrome

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Involuntary, spasmodic, twitching movements; uncontrollable vocal sounds; and inappropriate words

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herpes zoster
(shingles)

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Viral infection affecting peripheral nerves

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meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges; leptomeningitis

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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) encephalopathy

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Brain disease and dementia occuring with AIDS

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brain tumor

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Abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges

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cerebral concussion

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Temporary brain dysfunction (brief loss of consciousness) after injury usually clearing within 24 hours

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cerebral contusion

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Bruising of brain tissue as a result of direct trauma to the head; neurologic deficits persist longer than 24 hours

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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

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Disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; stroke