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Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
the spinal root ... patient to relax the hand ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... variably: On one hand ... Treatment of GCA
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Clinical ... • Weakness: Starts ... Paresthesias: Hands ... : Due to nerve root ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... preferentially affects the flexors ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment