Radiology Mnemonic


Here's an easy way to remember MRI image weighting using Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Terminator Movies:

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Category: CNS

Neuroanatomy Review from "Pinky and the Brain"

Here's a fun review of neuroanatomy from the cartoon "Pinky and the Brain":

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Neuropathology:  "Bodies in the Brain"

Here's a quick summary of the composition and disease associations for some of the bodies found in the brain!

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Neuropathology Mnemonic

Dr. Ray is back to give us a neuropathology mnemonic for remembering some distinguishing features of Parkinson's disease, Pick's disease, and Lewy Body dementia.

Category: CNS

Parkinson Mnemonic

Here's a way to remember the classic motor symptoms of Parkinson disease:

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Category: CNS

Huntington's Mnemonic

Here's the fine work of one of my Live-on-line student.... taking my mnemonic and putting it to music:

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Alzheimer Disease

Here's how to remember that Hirano bodies are associated with Alzheimers disease:

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"My Tongue is Dancing"


Patient History

A 47-year-old male presents to the physician complaining that "my tongue is dancing".  He has a 1-year history of difficulty swallowing solids and liquids as well as a decrease in the volume of his voice. Physical examination reveals weakness and atrophy of his leg muscles bilaterally and mildly slurred speach.  His sensory functions are intact.  Electromyography shows evidence of active and chronic denervation.


Q1: Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Please answer the question.


Q2: Which of the following is the most likely histologic finding?                            

Please answer the question.


Q3: Which of the following medications may be helpful for this condition?                           

Please answer the question.

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Category: CNS

Most Common Brain Tumors

Here is a good way to remember the most common primary brain tumors in adults by using the NY Giants:

Read more: Brain Tumor Mnemonic

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Pilocytic Astrocytoma

Here is a video to help you remember the important features of Pilocytic astrocytomas:

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Category: CNS

Medulloblastoma Poem

Here's a short poem to remind us of some facts about Medulloblastoma:

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