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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... neudrawlogy and Dr ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Ring-Enhancing Lesions ... Diagnosis- Compatible syndrome ... Dr. ... diagnosis #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
- Spinal Cord Syndromes ... result in permanent neurologic ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... #diagnosis #neurology
Characteristic eye movements found in Downbeat Nystagmus

Downbeat nystagmus (downward fast phase) is the most common of
Generally, patients are ... but structural lesions ... of a structural lesion ... Ophthalmology #Neurology ... Clinical #Video #Ocular
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... compression, often with pre-existing ... Complete hemicord lesion ... bladder and rectal reflex ... #orthopedics #neurology
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Exposures - Endemic Regions ... Neurological, Ocular ... Genitourinary Diagnostic Tests ... Transaminitis - Radiology ... , Convalescent Serology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... - Supranuclear lesions ... lens wearing • Ocular ... function is impaired due ... #Ptosis #neurology
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 ... • Provocative Tests ... bulbocavernosus reflex ... absent anal wink test ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Convergence-Retraction Nystagmus on Physical Exam

Convergence-retraction nystagmus: irregular, jerky nystagmus, associated with convergence and retraction of both
of Parinaud's syndrome ... mesencephalic syndrome ... hemorrhage Dr ... PhysicalExam #clinical #ocular ... #video #neurology
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
A nystagmus in far ... results from a lesion ... abduction with nystagmus ... causes of this are ... ophthalmology #neurology