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Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... , is a neurologic ... relaxation can also ... #Delayed #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
reflex response ... positive test, also ... sign, involves ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Also known as the ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... nerve acts both as ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
While the pathophysiology ... flexion occurs as ... an involuntary reflex ... #Meningitis #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds
Retinoblastoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Sporadic mutation -> One allele of RB1 tumor suppressor gene
Pathogenesis and clinical ... gene mutated in all ... partial retinal red reflex ... Retinoblastoma #pathophysiology ... ophthalmology #diagnosis
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... - pupillary reflex ... acuity If any are abnormal ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of the clinical ... lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... cellular function Clinical ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
lumbar spine Signs ... leg reflexes) ... Syndrome #MSK #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs