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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 ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #ophthalmology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Ocular Myasthenia ... Gravis on Physical ... cogan sign and ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #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 ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Downbeat Nystagmus on Physical Exam

65 year old female with new walking difficulty and dizziness. Why downbeat
to gravity. ... Dr. ... clinical #video #ocular ... #ophthalmology ... #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... horizontal movements; also ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Characteristic eye movements found in Downbeat Nystagmus

Downbeat nystagmus (downward fast phase) is the most common of
Generally, patients are ... The differential ... Nystagmus #Vertical #Ophthalmology ... #Neurology #Clinical ... #Video #Ocular
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Microglial cells are ... pro-inflammatory due ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... Medium and large also ... Behcet disease) Differential ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... diagnosis #management #signs
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Acute meningeal signs ... culture or by serology ... /l is regarded as ... k_vaishnani and Ravi ... #diagnosis #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases to exclude are ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... aneurysms can also