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Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST) Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare form of stroke caused by a blood clot within […]
Haemorrhagic Stroke
Haemorrhagic Stroke Haemorrhagic stroke refers to stroke caused by non-traumatic intracranial bleeding, including intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) and subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH)…
Stroke (Overview)
Stroke A stroke is clinically defined as a syndrome of presumed vascular origin, characterised by rapidly developing signs of focal or global […]
Subdural Haemorrhage (SDH)
Subdural Haemorrhage (SDH) Subdural haemorrhage (SDH) is an extra-axial intracranial haemorrhage occurring between the dura and arachnoid mater. This updated UKMLA guide […]
Extradural Haemorrhage (EDH)
Extradural Haemorrhage (EDH)Extradural haemorrhage (EDH), also known as epidural haemorrhage, is an acute extra-axial intracranial haemorrhage occurring between the skull and dura.…
Vestibular Schwannoma
Vestibular Schwannoma Vestibular schwannoma, formerly known as acoustic neuroma, is a benign intracranial tumour arising from cranial nerve VIII (vestibulocochlear nerve). This [&h…
Brain Tumours in Adults
Brain Tumours in AdultsBrain tumours in adults include primary brain tumours, such as meningiomas, gliomas and glioblastoma, and secondary brain tumours, also […]
Encephalitis
Encephalitis Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma. It most commonly has an infectious cause, particularly viral encephalitis, but autoimmune encephalitis is [&helli…
Brain Abscess
Brain AbscessA brain abscess is a life-threatening intracranial infection, defined as an encapsulated collection of pus within the brain parenchyma.This updated UKMLA […]
Papilloedema
Papilloedema Papilloedema refers to optic disc swelling caused by raised intracranial pressure. It is a clinical sign rather than a diagnosis, and […]
Optic Neuritis
Optic Neuritis Optic neuritis refers to the inflammation of the optic nerve (cranial nerve II), classically associated with multiple sclerosis. This updated […]
Inflammatory Eye Disease (Uveitis, Scleritis, Episcleritis)
Inflammatory Eye Disease (Uveitis, Scleritis, Episcleritis) Inflammatory eye disease includes important causes of red eye, such as anterior uveitis, scleritis, and episcleritis. [&…
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