Post Content:
Patient: 55-year-old male. Chief Complaint: Acute difficulty swallowing and slurred speech.
Case Overview: In this interactive neurology module, we follow the presentation of a 55-year-old patient presenting with isolated bulbar symptoms (dysphagia, dysarthria) without limb weakness. As the clinician, you will be challenged to differentiate between the three primary differentials: Myasthenia Gravis (MG), the cranial form of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), and Botulism.
Learning Objectives: By completing this interactive case, you will learn to:
Interpret Repetitive Nerve Stimulation (RNS) results in bulbar palsy.
Analyze Blink Reflex patterns to localize trigeminal vs. facial nerve lesions.
Differentiate between neuromuscular junction disorders and cranial polyneuropathies using electrodiagnostics.
Formulate a treatment plan for acute cranial nerve failure.
Interactive Features:
Step-by-Step Diagnosis: You make the decisions at each stage.
Real Electrophysiology Traces: Interpret actual EMG and Blink Reflex images.
Instant Feedback: The system evaluates your answers using keyword logic.
Smart Scoring: Get a performance score and a downloadable report at the end.
Are you ready to diagnose this patient?