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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Headache - Differential ... and headache suggests ... meningeal irritation signs ... : - Acute angle-closure ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
relaxation of the ankle ... deep-tendon reflex, is a neurologic ... #PhysicalExam #Hypothyroidism ... #Ankle #Reflexes ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam - Hi-Res .mp4 version here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/13248

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and
Woltman’s sign on ... relaxation of the ankle ... diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism ... deep-tendon reflex, is a neurologic ... manifestation of hypothyroidism
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Approach to Headaches ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... arteritis • Acute angle ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Symptoms: • Headache ... Nuchal rigidity • Photophobia ... , photophobia, nausea ... Acute meningeal signs ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Woltman's sign of hypothyroidism- ...At the time of presentation, a physical examination was notable for the
Woltman's sign of ... relaxation of the ankle ... video)...Woltman’s sign ... deep-tendon reflex, is a neurologic ... the patient’s ankle
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
Dangerous Causes of Headache ... work) - acute angle ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... signs/symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Headache