SAQ 470 – Neurology – fever, confusion and cerebral ring lesion on CT

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A 35-year-old man presents with two weeks of worsening headache and confusion. His temperature is 38.2 C, heart rate 60/min and blood pressure 150/80 mmHg. CT brain images are shown below.

CT brain slice showing a left cerebral lesion with surrounding oedema.
CT brain
Contrast CT brain slice showing ring enhancement of the lesion.
CT brain

List three (3) abnormal findings on the CT images.

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/ 3

List and justify six (6) further investigations.

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Outline four (4) treatment priorities.

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/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 19

Percentage: 0%

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