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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
death Miller Fisher ... Diagnosis: • ... #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... by 24 hours or longer ... factor PRES Diagnosis ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
myasthenia Diagnosis ... stimulation - Single fiber ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
lesions showed a fine ... sawtooth rete pegs ... confirming the diagnosis ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... - differential diagnosis ... Polycythemia vera) Management ... especially in the winter ... #Nephrology #CKD