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Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
the fingers are ... The middle finger ... especially of the lesions ... #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Reflex
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

The Trömner sign is commonly used as a clinical neurological examination for
upper motor neuron lesions ... modified Rossolimo reflex ... and thumb; seen ... #Reflex #clinical ... Video #Neurology #physicalexam
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... other toes flexing and ... motor neurone lesion ... #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... indicates pontine lesion ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
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
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
Chronic Hypertensive Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Ophthalmic Artery Hypertension
Stage 1: Mild/vasoconstrictive
 • Acute and chronic vasospasm
diffuse light reflex ... white ischemic lesions ... nerve fiber layer ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... episcleritis as well as inner ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex

Forceful flexion of the fingers at the distal IP joints produces (Adduction, flexion, and
Wartenberg Thumb Reflex ... flexion of the fingers ... corticospinal tract lesion ... clinical #video #hand ... #neurology #physicalexam
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Episcleritis Signs ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... Leukemia cutis Diagnosis ... Sweet #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #dermatology #oncology