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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
Positive Hoffmann's sign ... fingernail downward ... are not useful signs ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... #PhysicalExam
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
holding the middle finger ... fingernail downward ... allowing the middle finger ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... video #neurology #physicalexam
Nail Pitting
Non-specific sign for psoriasis (additional signs include onycholysis, thickening, and 'oilspot' lesions which are yellow
onycholysis, thickening, and ... 'oilspot' lesions ... #Pitting #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (involving nail)

While acral lentinginous melenoma is often seen anywhere on the palms, soles,
palms, soles, and ... Lentiginous #Melanoma #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
the fingers are ... The middle finger ... the examiner's fingernail ... especially of the lesions ... #PhysicalExam
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... reddish-purple lesions ... for hepatitis B and ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... ischemic skin lesions ... Ocular inflammatory lesions-interstitial ... episcleritis as well as inner ... purpura: strong sign
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... episcleritis as well as inner
Lymphocutaneous Sporotrichiosis Infection

Landscaper w/ painless nodular rash of arm present for months wax and wane; diagnosis?
Lymphocutaneous
wane; diagnosis ... painless, no systemic signs ... , labs normal. ... papulonodular lesions ... Infection #clinical #photo
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
as a Babinski sign ... other toes flexing and ... motor neurone lesion ... Reflex #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology