Neurology Mnemonics

The best neuro mnemonics for medical student finals, OSCEs and MRCP

• Cerebellar signs (DANISH)

  • Dysdiadochokinesia/ Dysmetria
  • Ataxia
  • Nystagmus (horizontal)
  • Intention tremor
  • Slurred speech
  • Hypotonia

• Causes of Pinpoint pupils

  • Pinpoint Pupils are caused by oPioids and Pontine Pathology

• Diagnostic criteria of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (CAFÉ SPOT)

  • Café au lait spots
  • Axillary + inguinal freckling
  • Fibromas
  • Eye: Lisch nodules
  • Sphenoid dysplasia
  • Positive family history
  • Optic Tumour (glioma)

• Features of normal pressure hydrocephalus (Wet, Wobbly, Wacky)

  • Wet = urinary incontinence
  • Wobbly = ataxic gait
  • Wacky = dementia