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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... myopathy • Myotonic dystrophy ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Diagnosis Algorithm ... least 3 months Pre-Renal ... hydronephrosis on U/S) • Reflux ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology
Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA)  Type 1 

Totally scuppers the kidney's acidification mechanism. Will be
much easier to diagnosis ... secretion Cannot lower ... pH <5.5 - Dr ... #Management #Nephrology ... #Causes #Differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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Urgent condition due ... constipation Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Causes of Dysarthria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lower Motor Neuron - Slow, Low Volume, Breathy Speech, Tongue
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lower Motor Neuron ... Gravis • Muscular Dystrophy ... hyperactive gag reflex ... #Dysarthria #Neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... life-threatening Differential ... syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
result in permanent neurologic ... Weakness - Lower ... in deep tendon reflexes ... syndromes #lesions #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Upper extremity, lower ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... diseases to exclude are ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic