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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Vascular: Stroke ... Encephalitis, Brain ... Cerebral Hypoxia, Uremia
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Intermittent: Diffuse ... most commonly stroke ... disorder URGENT WORKUP ... the underlying cause ... gastroenterology #workup
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
dysfunction, muscle wasting ... paresthesias • Imaging: diffuse ... or hemorrhagic stroke ... contrast enhancement Brain ... neurological symptoms • Caused
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... ANA result is a strong ... the presence of anemia ... Screening Tests for Diffuse ... Additional Tests for Diffuse
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... gone awry in the brain ... disorders • Testing ... antibody that works
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Oxygenation of the Brain ... embolism - Severe anemia ... Examples: - Stroke ... weakness, muscle wasting ... Dementia - Stroke