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Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... spasticity - Extensor ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... differential #algorithm
Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
The plantar reflex ... causes a downward ... upward response (extension ... response or Babinski sign ... Clinical #Video #Signs
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
many different causes ... the commonest cause ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... Palsy #Neurology #Signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... decortication), abnormal extensor ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Resistance or pain elicited by passive extension of the knees, thought to be
Kernig's Sign in ... elicited by passive extension ... thought to be caused ... #Kernigs #Sign #
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
musculocutaneous) • Extension ... C7 (median) • Extension ... C8 (median) • Extension ... , T1 (median) Reflexes ... Erb's Palsy is caused
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Aspiration • GE Reflux ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Positive (Abnormal) Babinski Reflex / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole
/ Plantar Reflex ... causes a downward ... upward response (extension ... response or Babinski sign ... Clinical #Video #Signs
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... the patient to relax ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Tuberculosis: can cause ... vomiting • Fatigue Signs ... Cortisol Deficiency: Signs ... Palmar creases - Extensor ... Reduced libido • Signs