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Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Scarring, Edema - Lens ... Unilateral, Painless: Lens ... Dislocation, Retinal ... Detachment, Central ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
total or partial dislocation ... of the lens that ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... Iris #SlitLamp #PhysicalExam ... #Ocular
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Weakness: Starts in legs ... Reflexes: Arms or legs ... Albuminocytologic dissociation ... management #treatment #neurology
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Lens 8. ... • Uveitis Lens ... Cataracts • Lens ... edema • Lens ... dislocation
Iridodonesis

Physical examination revealed iridodonesis, or “dancing” of the iris, which was elicited by rapid movement of
total or partial dislocation ... of the lens that ... with Marfan’s syndrome ... Iris #SlitLamp #PhysicalExam ... #Ocular
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Age less than 30 ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Neurologic disorders ... , and Guillain-Barre
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... weakness, arms > legs ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... ) - Possible painful ... • Examine for signs ... wrists clenched; legs ... wrists clenched; legs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... arthralgia, arm/leg ... affects the skin, neurologic ... tract, and often causes ... purpura (lower legs