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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... thumb on the same hand ... Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
sign (finger flexor ... ’s reflex and finger ... are not useful signs ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... #Clinical #Video
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias ... Algorithm Signs ... of anemia and hemolysis ... Reticulocytes • Abnormal ... #hematology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... patient to relax the hand ... Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Drug-induced AIHA - Abnormal ... anemia • ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
levels - Usually normal ... products or D-dimer - Normal ... in severe anemia ... anemia Indirect ... #Workup #Hematology
Wartenberg Sign in Ulnar Neuropathy

Abnormal abductor the fifth finger due to ulnar neuropathy ( weakness of
Wartenberg Sign ... Neuropathy Abnormal ... Ulnar #Neuropathy #hand ... #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Normal range 11.5% ... acute blood loss, hemolysis ... iron), low EPO, and ... #Workup #Hematology
Satellite Sign on Physical Exam

Quick and easy detection of UMN weakness - finger rolling or what
Exam Quick and ... UMN weakness - finger ... index) by the normal ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #arms #neurology
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
pregnant have hemolytic ... anemia, or psoriasis ... tissue stores with normal ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #nutrition