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Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... • Transverse myelitis ... pain • Extra-CNS ... positive NMO only): Myositis ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology
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
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis ... that results in CNS ... flexors of the legs ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... affects the skin, neurologic ... purpura (lower legs ... chorioretinitis, CNS
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

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