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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
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Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
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Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome
An acute polyneuropathy (disorder Of the peripheral nervous System).
Symptoms are Often symmetrical and progress Over
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Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Hematuria, Hemoptysis, Peripheral ... ANCA-positive vasculitis ... ANCA-negative vasculitis ... , biopsy By Tess ... differential #diagnosis #nephrology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Etiologies of Peripheral ... Guillain-Barre, Vasculitis ... Paraprotein-associated (POEMS syndrome ... intermittent porphyria Dr ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 • Recurrent,
Uveitis or retinal vasculitis ... Abnormal pathergy test ... uveitis, retinal vasculitis ... neurological and peripheral ... vascular - Dr.
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
, small-vessel vasculitis ... ulceration • Ocular ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... is a skin prick test ... diagnosis #management #signs