Term: Schmorl node

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A defect in the vertebral endplate thought to be due to...

Term: Penumbra

The penumbra is the area of ischemic tissue around an infarct that...

Neuro briefs: January 2017

This month's briefs include hepatic encephalopathy, perioperative cefovecin vs. cefazolin, post-operative pneumorrhacis, and more.

Imaging: What is this MRI abnormality?

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Identify the structure/abnormality indicated in these MR images and discuss its significance.

Term: Dysmyelination

This week's term is dysmyelination, which is decreased myelination due to...

COTM: Paraparetic Russian Blue

5yr MC Russian Blue presented for progressive pelvic limb weakness and incoordination not improving with prednisone.