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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
think about three clinical ... - Neurologic disease ... lens wearing • Ocular ... #Ptosis #neurology ... ophthalmology #ocular
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO ... ) - Clinical Manifestations ... desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology ... #symptoms #signs
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
association • M > F Clinical ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... aneurysms Diagnosis: No ... (Clinical Dx). ... diagnosis #management #signs
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
developed a complete ptosis ... acetate to help with ocular ... trochlear nerve, abducens ... Ophthalmicus #HZO #clinical ... #physicalexam #neurology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Clinical ... ; ectopic ACTH production ... #Cushings #Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Compartment syndrome ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... for blood with no ... of underlying disease ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and no ... hypertension and signs ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... renal bruit or signs ... Renal parenchymal disease
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... polyangiitis • No ... : Ocular inflammatory
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
eczematous changes of stasis ... diabetic neuropathy, neurologic ... disorders, and Hansen disease ... Associated signs ... Ankles #Feet #Foot #Clinical