A neurosurgeon is attempting to remove a brain tumor from th…
A neurosurgeon is attempting to remove a brain tumor from the third ventricle and decide on an intercallosal approach (through the midsagittal plane of the head). However, tey make the mistake of cutting the dura along the midsagittal plane and accidentally cut a large vein. They attain hemostasis through electrocautery and sutures and decide to stop the case and retry in a few days when the patient has recovered. Little did they know that they accidentally occluded this vein. What should a CT scan taken 24 hours post-op show? (Assume they haven’t died yet)
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A patient presents to the emergency room with hemiparesis and partial ocular paralysis. Imaging revealed an ischemic stroke in the shaded area of the brain designated in the figure below. What is the most likely diagnosis given these symptoms and the figure?
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A client has been diagnosed with Diabetes Insipidus (DI) . Which clinical manifestations are associated with this disorder? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. Polyuria B. Specific gravity 1.002 C. Sodium level of 158 mEq/L D. Hypertension E. Tachycardia
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