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Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... pulmonary etc) • CNS ... nervous system: Brain ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia Gravis ... Diagnosis #neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
PCR 50% sensitive ... RingEnhancing #Lesions #Brain ... #differential # ... diagnosis #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Limb- proximal weakness ... life-threatening Differential ... Myotonic dystrophy - Brain ... Serologic and EMG ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
And BMP Normal Values ... acidosis: - CNS ... Neuromuscular weakness ... GBS, Myasthenia gravis ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology