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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
for asymmetry and ... all four limbs and ... motor and sensation ... support ventilation and ... Pucci @neudrawlogy and
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... middle ear, and ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... #Diagnosis #otology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
small-vessel vasculitis and ... , spinal cord, and ... Medium and large ... Behcet disease) Differential ... Giant retinal tears
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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: Pathogenesis and ... typically unilateral and ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... pathophysiology #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
predominance) and ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... life-threatening Differential ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10 to 19 years and ... Oligoclonal IgG bands ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Treatment: • Steroids ... management #neurology #differential
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
and with motion ... e.g., meniscal tears ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... approach #workup #differential ... #diagnosis #arthritis
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Exam This 28 year ... the hospital, diagnosed ... with MS, and started ... on IV steroids ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
Safe Living After Transplant - Water Safety
Abrasions:
• If incurred during swimming in ocean or fresh water,
the water • Test ... standing water & wear ... @hawraallawati and ... #PatientInfo #differential ... #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... ocular inflammation ... well as inner ear ... retinopathy Lab Tests