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Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... back pain at/near level ... • Bilateral signs ... defined sensory level ... negative, MOG-IgG test
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Seen in liver disease ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... Atlas #Beaus #Mees
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
restrictive lung disease ... In the comatose ... the medullary level ... Abnormalities #Abnormal #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... • In all patients ... or triggers) is crucial ... ▪ Autoimmune diseases ... Presentation • Common Signs
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
CNS involvement: ... DIAGNOSIS • Imaging ... • Laboratory Tests ... : Blood tests to ... Smoking cessation is crucial
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Tests: • Measure ... papules and Gottron sign ... ) • Shawl sign ... nucleotidase 1A (Anti cN ... statins - probably caused