Bell's Palsy, Post Herpetic Neuralgia and Neuropathy

Explore a comprehensive neurology lecture covering Bell's Palsy, Post Herpetic Neuralgia, and Neuropathy. Delve into the history, diagnosis, and treatment of Bell's Palsy, including imaging indications, prognosis, and grading systems. Learn about Herpes Zoster, its phases of pain, and Post Herpetic Neuralgia management. Examine various types of peripheral neuropathies, electrodiagnostic testing methods, and causes of neuropathies. Discover typical laboratory workups, antibody testing, genetic testing, and biopsy procedures for neurological conditions. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Semira Ramic's expertise in neurology during this informative physician grand rounds presentation.

Syllabus

Intro
Objectives
History of Bell's Palsy
UMN vs LMN lesion
Indication for imaging
Causes Bilateral
Prognosis
House-Brachmann grading system
Aberrant Reinnveration
Blink Reflex/EMG/NCS
Incomplete recovery
Herpes Zoster Phases of pain
Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Diagnosis
Treatment Options
Prevention
Peripheral Neuropathy
Types of Neuropathies
Electrodiagnostic Testing
Demyelinating Neuropathies Polyneuropathies, polyradiculoneuropathies
Nodopathies
Neuronopathies
Small fiber neuropathy
Non-length-dependent neuropathic Mononeuritis multiplex, multifocal neuropathies
Other Causes of Neuropathies
Typical laboratory work up
Antibody Testing and other serologic markers
Genetic Testing
Nerve biopsy and skin biopsy
Closing Points
GRAND ROUNDS QUESTIONS?