Neurology Cases & Quizzes

• A Newborn Infant With a Lumbar Lesion and Dermal Defect During a newborn examination, a midline, dermal lesion is noted at the L3-L4 spinal segment of a 6-day-old boy. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, May 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: Hemorrhagic Stroke Hemorrhagic stroke is less common than ischemic stroke but is associated with higher mortality rates. Refresh yourself on key aspects of this serious condition with our short quiz.
  Medscape, May 2018
• A 53-Year-Old Man With Loss of Balance: USMLE Question A 53-year-old man presents due to a loss of balance, confusion, and mood swings. What is the most likely diagnosis?
  Osmosis, May 2018
• A 24-Year-Old Woman With Photophobia: USMLE Question A 24-year-old woman presents due to headache, fever, neck stiffness, and photophobia. What's the immediate next step in her management?
  Osmosis, April 2018
• Neurocognitive Decline and Motor Regression in a 34-Year-Old Woman A 34-year-old woman has a 4-year history of psychotic behavior and neurocognitive decline. She has also demonstrated progressive motor regression and loss of speech. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 2018
• A Severe Headache in a Young Woman A 39-year-old woman experiences vomiting and a severe occipital headache that she describes as the worst she has ever had. She suffered a similar headache two days ago.
  Medscape, April 2018
• Progressive Weakness and Dyspnea in a 14-Year-Old Boy A 14-year-old boy presents with a 10-day history of progressive weakness. The patient reports rhinorrhea, cough, and malaise approximately 3 weeks before admission. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, April 2018
• Would You Recognize Acute Delirium? An older woman presents with acute onset of mental status changes. Is it delirium, depression, dementia, or a mix?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, March 2018
• Communication Coaching: Preparing for Difficult Conversations A communication coach helps patients articulate their end-of-life goals.
  Medscape Nurses, March 2018
• A 46-Year-Old Woman With a Cerebral Mass: USMLE Question A 46-year-old woman presents after having a seizure. MRI reveals a cerebral mass lesion. What is the most likely diagnosis?
  Osmosis, March 2018
• The Infant Who Keeps Turning His Face Leftwards A 5-month-old presents with left face turn. Can you identify what he's compensating for, and why?
  Medscape Ophthalmology, March 2018
• A 12-Year-Old Boy With Repetitive Motions: USMLE Question A 12-year-old boy presents with repetitive motions such as blinking or tilting his head. What finding is commonly associated with his condition?
  Osmosis, March 2018
• A 5-Year-Old Girl With Headache and Vomiting A 5-year-old girl has a severe headache and projectile vomiting. Her mother says she is barely using her left arm and seems to have developed a limp in her gait recently. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, February 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: Ischemic Stroke Stroke is the fourth leading cause of adult death and disability. Do you know the complications, proper workup, and best treatment practices? Test yourself with our quick quiz.
  Medscape, February 2018
• A 52-Year-Old Man With Blurred Vision and Headache A 52-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by his family for evaluation of headache, nausea, blurry vision, and confusion. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, February 2018
• A Newborn Male With a Saclike Lesion: USMLE Question A 7.5-lb male is born with a protruding saclike lesion on his lower back. What is the most appropriate next step in his management?
  Osmosis, February 2018
• Severe Headache, Nausea, and Diplopia in a Teenage Girl A teenager presents with a headache, nausea, vomiting, and diplopia. She feels dizzy and cannot walk. She has a history of severe episodic headaches during the past 2 weeks. What is the diagnosis?
  Medscape, January 2018
• A 75-Year-Old Man Unable to Move His Right Arm and Leg A 75-year-old man presents with an inability to move his right upper and lower extremity after waking from a nap. Do you know how best to manage his condition?
  Osmosis, January 2018
• A 67-Year-Old Woman With Diplopia After Sinus Surgery When symptoms persist 2 months after surgery, this patient pays you a visit. What is your diagnosis?
  Medscape Ophthalmology, January 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: Recent Outbreaks This short quiz highlights a small selection of recent outbreaks that made the news, and is intended to refresh and challenge knowledge regarding key aspects of related conditions.
  Medscape, January 2018