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11/14/2024

Understanding the difference between Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) and Lower Motor Neuron (LMN) lesions is crucial in clinical practice. Here’s a quick breakdown with case examples to help clarify:

1️⃣ UMN Lesion Example:
Case of a 60-year-old patient with a stroke. Symptoms include increased muscle tone (spasticity), hyperreflexia, and a positive Babinski sign. The lesion is in the motor cortex, resulting in loss of voluntary movement control and classic UMN signs in the affected limb.

2️⃣ LMN Lesion Example:
Case of a 45-year-old patient with Bell’s palsy, presenting with unilateral facial droop, muscle weakness, and absent reflexes. This lesion affects the facial nerve, leading to flaccid paralysis and lack of muscle tone.

💡 These distinctions help us target effective treatment strategies and rehabilitation plans!

11/14/2024

Clinical features and vascular territories of Stroke!

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James, 53 years, presents to your GP practice with facial weakness, right ptosis and drooling from the right corner of her mouth since this morning. She mentions the history of right ear pain a few days earlier. On examination, an erythematous vesicular rash is noted in the right ear canal.

Diagnosis?

What would be the most appropriate next step in management?

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