Notes in Tissue Adaptations of CNS

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Published 12/09/2024 {{c1::CEREBRAL EDEMA}}: Result of increased fluid leakage from blood vessels and injury to various cells of the CNS
Published 12/09/2024 TYPE OF CEREBRAL EDEMA{{c1::Vasogenic edema}}: caused by BBB disruption and increased vascularpermeability
Published 12/09/2024 TYPE OF CEREBRAL EDEMA{{c1::Cytotoxic edema}}: due to neuronal, glial, or endothelial cell membraneinjury
Published 12/09/2024 {{c1::HYDROCEPHALUS}} : Accumulation of excessive CSF within the ventricular system
Published 12/09/2024 {{c1::Non-communicating}} Hydrocephalus is due to {{c2::obstruction}}
Published 12/09/2024 {{c1::Communicating}} Hydrocephalus is due to {{c2::overproduction of CSF}}
Published 12/09/2024 {{c1::Hydrocephalus ex vacuo}} → There is compensatory increase in ventricular volume secondary to a loss of brain parenchyma
Published 12/09/2024 {{c1::HERNIATION}} - Displacement of brain tissue past rigid folds through openings in the skull because of increased intracranial pressure
Published 12/09/2024 TYPES OF HERNIATION{{c1::Subfalcine (cingulate)}}{{c1::Transtentorial (uncal, mesial temporal)}}{{c1::Transtentorial (uncal, mesial temporal)}}
Published 12/09/2024 TYPES OF HERNIATION{{c1::Subfalcine (cingulate)}}Unilateral or asymmetric expansion displaces the cingulate gyrus under the {{c3::falx cerebri}} May l…
Published 12/09/2024 TYPES OF HERNIATION{{c1::Transtentorial (uncal, mesial temporal)}}Medial aspect of temporal lobe is compressed against free margin of the tentorium&nb…
Published 12/09/2024 TYPES OF HERNIATION{{c1::Tonsillar}} Displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the {{c2::foramen magnum}} 
Published 12/09/2024 {{c1::Duret Hemorrhages}} May form in the {{c2::midbrain}} and {{c2::pons}} Due to distortion or tearing of penetrating veins and arteries
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