Schwannomas

What are Schwannomas?

Schwannomas are benign tumors of the tissue that covers the nerve cells. Also defined as the benign tumors of Schwann cell lineage. Antoni A, Antoni B, and verocay bodies. What is the Pathology of Schwannomas? The pathology of schwannomas is:…
Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors

What are Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors?

Peripheral nerve sheath tumors are benign tumors of the peripheral nerve sheath. Examples of peripheral nerve sheath tumors include: SchwannomasNeurofibromasMalignant peripheral nerve sheath tumorsNeurofibromatosis
Botulism

What is Botulism?

Botulism is a toxin mediated disease of the neuromuscular junction. What is the Pathology of Botulism? The pathology of toxin-mediated diseases of the neuromuscular junction is the study of the toxins affecting the neuromuscular junction. -Etiology: The cause of botulism…
Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

What is Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome?

Congenital myasthenic syndrome is a group of conditions characterized by muscle weakness, poor muscle tone, difficulty in breathing and eye weakness that worsens upon physical exertion. What is the Pathology of Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome? The pathology of congenital myasthenic syndrome…
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

What is Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome?

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular junction caused by antibodies that block the presynaptic release of acetylcholine. What is the Pathology of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome? The pathology of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Myasthenia Gravis

What is Myasthenia Gravis?

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that leads to blockade at the neuromuscular junction causing antibodies to form against acetylcholine receptors causing muscle weakness. What is the Pathology of Myasthenia Gravis? The pathology of myasthenia gravis is: -Etiology: The cause…
Diseases of the Neuromuscular Junction

What are Diseases of the Neuromuscular Junction?

Diseases of the neuromuscular junction are conditions that occur in the neuromuscular junction causing poor communication between the muscles and the nerves.  Examples of diseases of the neuromuscular junction include: Myasthenia gravisLambert-Eaton myasthenic syndromeCongenital myasthenic syndromeToxin mediated diseases of the…
Hereditary Sensory Neuropathies

What is Hereditary Sensory Neuropathies?

Hereditary sensory neuropathies is a condition that emerges during childhood in which abnormalities of the nerves cause reduced ability to feel pain, reduced ability to sense cold or hot surfaces. What is the Pathology of Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy? The pathology…