title: The differential diagnosis of stroke.
abstract: Size, shape, location and etiology must all be considered in the differential diagnosis of stroke. A logical sequence of steps will be helpful in the evaluation of individual patients.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001167:Arteritis / Q000150:complications; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003711:Demyelinating Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000150:complications; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis