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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
think about three clinical ... • Ocular myopathy ... wearing • Ocular ... • Scarring • Ocular ... ophthalmology #ocular
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Optica (NMO) - Clinical ... desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... pain/pain upon eye ... syndrome, Myasthenia gravis ... #diagnosis #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... weakness, arms > legs ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... #diagnosis #management
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... Reflexes: • Pupillary ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... Casey Albin MD @ ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Unknown • 6-7 cases ... Organizing Pneumonia - Clinical ... manifestations: ... zone, GGO, small modular ... Ravi Singh @rav7ks
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
manifestations ... initiation Clinical ... skin lesions, ocular ... Zoster flare, ocular ... Parvovirus B19 • Candida
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... infections • Nodular ... Pulmonary Disease: Clinical ... Manifestations: ... Lung Disease: • Clinical
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
: Less likely to ... helix violaceous macules ... auricular papules Clinical ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
the most common clinical ... manifestation) ... chondritis • Ocular ... vessels (aorta) • Eyes ... : • Clinical tests