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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Pathophysiology ... of UMN and LMN signs ... of UMN and LMN signs ... both UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
and ophthalmic complications ... Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... , particularly scleritis ... purpura: Strong sign ... and Superficial temporal ... • Progressive symptoms
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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and Superficial temporal ... to exclude are infections ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... , particularly scleritis ... purpura: strong sign
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Criteria: • Sensory ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... #management #neurology
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Sclerosing mediastinitis ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... , ocular, or disseminated ... Meningitis, septic arthritis ... #Management #Infections