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Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Algorithm Clinical ... • Neurologic ... Error • Cataract/Lens ... Functional • Corneal ... #Algorithm #Causes
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
consistent with a diagnosis ... decompress the spinal ... cord. ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology #Anisocoria
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
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Contralateral motor cortex ... findings Unilateral Spinal ... Cord Lesions Above ... Brown-Sequard Syndrome ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... - Differential Diagnosis ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... #neurology #differential ... #algorithm
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... the bilateral cortex ... light reflex • Corneal ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
When the diagnosis ... The eyes are checked ... retinoblastoma and corneal ... of the back and spine ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
HORNY PAMELA Mnemonic for Horner’s Syndrome

Horner’s syndrome is classically associated with ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis.
Drooping of the upper eye ... nerve fibers (less ... Loss of ciliary-spinal ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Neurology