Iraqi Board Neurology case studies
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The Iraqi Board in Neurology is the national specialty certification awarded through the Iraqi Board of Medical Specialties (IBMS) to physicians who have completed neurology training and passed its examinations. Candidates are typically residents finishing an Iraqi neurology training programme or specialists seeking formal recognition of their competence. The Iraqi Board Neurology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,401 words.
1Postpartum Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis With Hemorrhagic Infarct
A 31-year-old woman, 9 days postpartum after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, presents 6 hours after a sudden severe holocranial headache followed by a right focal motor seizure and left hemiparesis. She is breastfeeding and has no prior thrombosis, migraine, or estrogen use.
598 words, about 3 min2Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy and Preconception Valproate Decision
A 24-year-old right-handed woman has juvenile myoclonic epilepsy diagnosed at age 14. She has been seizure-free for 4 years on sodium valproate 1,000 mg/day in two divided doses; her last EEG, 6 months ago, showed 3-4 Hz generalized spike-and-wave discharges, and MRI was normal.
422 words, about 2 min3Guillain-Barré Syndrome With Autonomic Instability and Limited ICU Capacity
A 47-year-old man presents with 5 days of symmetrical ascending weakness, now unable to walk, and 1 day of nasal regurgitation and dysphagia. He had watery diarrhea 2 weeks ago.
396 words, about 2 min4Tuberculous Meningitis With Hydrocephalus and Hyponatremia
A 34-year-old man from Baghdad presents with 3 weeks of fever, headache, night sweats, and 10 kg weight loss, followed by confusion and vomiting for 3 days. He has no HIV, no prior TB, and a BCG scar.
509 words, about 3 min5Aquaporin-4 Neuromyelitis Optica With Area Postrema Syndrome
A 28-year-old woman presents with 3 days of painful bilateral visual loss, worse on the left, and 1 week of intractable hiccups and vomiting. She had a similar left optic neuritis 2 years ago and recovered after steroids.
476 words, about 2 min