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Review
. 2022 May;40(2):455-469.
doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2021.11.013. Epub 2022 Mar 31.

Neurosurgical Mimics

Robert J Rothrock  1 , Turki Elarjani  2 , Allan D Levi  3
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Review

Neurosurgical Mimics

Robert J Rothrock et al. Neurol Clin. 2022 May.

Abstract

The goal of the following article is to help the practicing physician learn to recognize conditions that mimic conditions requiring neurosurgical intervention. Each case vignette is presented with relevant clinical history and examination, imaging studies and findings, as well as other testing results. The management for the corresponding diagnosis is presented. Finally, the relevant mimics and differentiating features are discussed.

Keywords: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Multiple sclerosis; Parsonage turner syndrome; Ring enhancing lesion; Subacute combined degeneration.

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