7 Interesting Facts of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a spectrum of disorders caused by specific genetic mutations leading to metabolic or structural defects involving the myelin or axons of peripheral motor and sensory nerves Classified as types 1 to 7, X, and intermediate, with many subtypes (comprising distinct genetic disorders involving more than 40 …
8 Interesting Facts of Charcot Arthropathy Charcot is a progressive, noninfectious, destructive arthropathy that affects weight-bearing joints in patients with distal peripheral neuropathy (DPN), primarily affecting the foot and ankle. •Diabetes is the leading cause for DPN in North America and therefore the most common association with Charcot in the United States. •Charcot affects less …
3 Interesting Facts of Cervical artery dissection Cervical artery dissection is a major cause of ischemic stroke in young adults, often precipitated by trauma, neck hyperextension, or neck rotation Cervical artery (carotid or vertebral) dissections result either from an intimal tear or from direct bleeding within the arterial wall due to ruptured vasa vasorum Internal …
6 Interesting Facts of Cholangitis Acute (ascending) cholangitis is a systemic condition characterized by inflammation and infection in the bile duct caused by bacteria ascending from the duodenum in the presence of common bile duct obstruction Most common cause is obstruction by gallstones, but may also be precipitated by benign or malignant stenoses, obstructed biliary …
7 Interesting Facts of Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism In cerebral arterial gas embolism, bubbles of air or other gas embolize and occlude cerebral arteries Most commonly caused by decompression illness or decompression sickness in patients with patent foramen ovale or other left to right shunt Diagnosis is clinical after a provocative decompression event, particularly if …
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a late complication of either facial or paranasal sinus infection, resulting in thrombosis of the cavernous sinus and inflammation of its surrounding anatomic structures, including cranial nerves III, IV, V (ophthalmic and maxillary branch), and VI, and the internal carotid artery. Synonyms CST Intracranial venous sinus thrombosis …
5 Interesting Facts of Carbon Monoxide Toxicity Carbon monoxide toxicity results from exposure to carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas produced as a byproduct of incomplete combustion of carbon-based products (eg, gas, coal) Exposure can be either unintentional (eg, poorly ventilated combustion sources, house fires) or intentional (suicide attempts) Presents with nonspecific signs and symptoms that …