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Principal patterns of loss of sensation.
 (a) Thalamic lesion: sensory loss throughout opposite side (rare).
lesion: sensory loss ... MS: loss of proprioception ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... Review in Clinical Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... positive hearing loss ... Hearing loss.
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
include a: • Neurologic ... whispered voice test ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... Rinne Test: • ... Noise trauma ○ MS
Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
reflex is impaired (loss ... neuritis due to MS ... How to test it? ... swinging light test ... #Defect #RAPD #neurology
Differentiating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) From Vestibular Neuritis-Labyrinthitis
BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO
 • Age: More common
adults • Hearing loss ... ) • Hallpike test ... patients • Hearing loss ... neuritis; hearing loss ... Labyrinthitis #diagnosis #neurology
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... Froments #Sign #Test ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #msk
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
Romberg's Test for ... Meaning: Positive test ... Proprioceptive loss ... closed Positive test ... #neurology #diagnosis
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
event -> Complete loss ... Loss of pain and ... Sensory loss below ... signs #symptoms #msk ... #orthopedics #neurology
BE-FAST Mnemonic for Stroke Recognition Signs

B - Balance: Loss of balance or coordination.
E - Eyes: Double,
B - Balance: Loss ... Double, blurry or loss ... Ask to smile. ... Ask to repeat a ... Screening #Diagnosis #Neurology
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Water Deprivation Test ... Water Deprivation Test ... - Excessive Loss ... #Polyuria #Nephrology