Neurology Cases & Quizzes

• A 35-Year-Old Man in a Crash: USMLE Question A 35-year-old man dies after a severe bicycle accident. Are you able to determine the most likely cause of death?
  Osmosis, August 2018
• Match These Quotes to Famous Medical Books Can you identify these famous quotes from some of medicine's most cherished tomes? Take the quiz to find out.
  Medscape, July 2018
• The Woman With Multiple Sclerosis and Blurry Vision Why is this 65-year-old patient with relapsing-remitting MS having decreased vision in her right eye?
  Medscape Ophthalmology, July 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: Myasthenia Gravis Myasthenia gravis is a relatively rare autoimmune disorder that can result in weakness that leads to neuromuscular respiratory failure. Test yourself on key aspects with our short quiz.
  Medscape, July 2018
• Seizures and Flaccid Quadriparesis in a 16-Year-Old Boy A 16-year-old boy presents with a 1-week history of weakness of both lower extremities, which progressed to involve both the arms over the course of 1 day. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: Peripheral Artery Disease Left untreated, peripheral artery disease may result in gangrene and amputation. How much do you know about key aspects of presentation, workup, and treatment? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, July 2018
• A 39-Year-Old Woman With Facial Twitches A 39-year-old woman presents with a rash, fever, and facial twitches with tongue extrusions. Are you able to make this challenging diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 2018
• Fast Five Quiz: Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that produces physical disability in more than 30% of patients. How much do you know about MS? Test yourself with our quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 2018
• A 25-Year-Old Woman With Headaches: USMLE Question A 25-year-old woman presents with recurrent headaches and transient vision changes. What's the cause?
  Osmosis, June 2018
• A 25-Year-Old Pregnant Woman With Worsening Headaches The patient is a 25-year-old who is currently 24 weeks pregnant. Her pregnancy so far has been uneventful other than worsening headaches. Can you make the correct diagnosis?
  Medscape, June 2018
• Showing Compassion Toward Palliative Care Colleagues Clinicians doing the stressful work of caring for patients near the end of life are also worthy of compassion from colleagues.
  Medscape Nurses, June 2018
• 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