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Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Compartment syndrome • Myositis ... limb ischemia/cyanosis ... #pain #differential ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... syndromes (AQP4-lgG ... • Transverse myelitis ... pain • Extra-CNS ... positive NMO only): Myositis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis ... of Transverse Myelitis ... that results in CNS ... flexors of the legs ... management #neurology #differential
Asteroid hyalosis in the anterior vitreous cavity on slit lamp exam

These are refractive, calcific particles suspended
Asteroid hyalosis ... doctor.deepak/ #AsteroidHyalosis ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #ocular #eye
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... purpura (lower legs ... chorioretinitis, CNS
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Erythematous, macular ... permanent alopecia Differential ... • May involve PNS ... and CNS • Headache ... • Transverse Myelitis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... wrists clenched; legs ... wrists clenched; legs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam