Learning objectives
Neurological diseases related to the auditory system. Diagnostic principles and pathophysiology of aphasia.
Course unit content
<br /> <br /><br />Bases of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system<br />Cranial nerves<br />Pathophysiology of movement. Functional organization of movement. Segmental and supra-segmental regulation of movement. Brainstem. Cerebral hemispheres, Pyramidal and extra-pyramidal systems. The cerebellum.<br />Semiology of motility. Muscle trophism, Muscle tone. Muscle strength.<br />Coordination of movement. Dizziness. Walking. Involuntary movements. Lesions of motoneuron I. Lesions of motoneuron II. Extrapyramdal syndromes. Cerebellar syndromes. <br />Pathophysiology of sensitivity.<br />Radiculopathies, plexopathies and peripheral nerves<br />Brainstem syndromes<br />Aphasia. Apraxia. Agnosia. Frontal lobe syndrome.<br />Spinal syndromes.<br />Pathophysiology of the autonomic system<br />Pathophysiology of the states of vigilance. Coma. Vegetative state. Cerebral death. Confusional states.<br />Pathophysiology of sleep and sleep disorders. Sleep apnea syndrome<br />Lumbar puncture and CSF pathophysiology.<br /> Neuroradiological techniques. Electroencephalography. Electromyography and evoked potentials.<br />Cranio-facial pain. Headaches. Migraine. Trigeminal neuralgia.<br />Cerebrovascular disorders. Brain arterial circulation. Arterial ischemic stroke. Hemorrhagic stroke. Subarachnoid hemorrhage.<br />Epilepsy. Simple and complex partial seizures. Generalized seizures. Status epilepticus. Antiepileptic drugs<br /> Brain tumors<br />Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathies<br />Dementia. Alzheimer disease. Vascular dementia<br />Parkinson disease<br />Lumbar disk herniation.<br />Head injury. Concussion. Epidural hematoma. Subdural hematoma.<br />Meningitis and encephalitis.<br />Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis<br />Ataxia<br />Peripheral neuropathies<br />Myasthenia gravis<br />Myopathies<br />Metabolic encephalopathies
Bibliography
Bergamini-Bergamasco- Mutani "Manuale di Neurologia Clinica" Libreria Cortina Torino