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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 ... Hoffmann's reflex test ... are not useful signs ... In cerebellar diseases ... #PhysicalExam
Clinical Examination in Endocrine Diseases

#Endocrinology #PhysicalExam #Diagnosis #Signs
Examination in Endocrine Diseases ... #Endocrinology ... #PhysicalExam # ... Diagnosis #Signs
Primary hypoadrenalism (Addison’s disease) – symptoms, signs

#Diagnosis #Hypoadrenalism #Addisons #Disease #Hypoadrenalism #Signs #Symptoms

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) – symptoms, signs ... #Diagnosis # ... Hypoadrenalism #Signs ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... Basic and Clinical Endocrinology
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
↓Phosphate • Secondary ... Symptoms: Commonly no signs ... Alteration in hunger ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Physical exam teaching on clubbing and Schamroth’s sign: Clubbing is the proliferation of connective tissue between
underlying respiratory disease ... obliteration in clubbed fingers ... when opposite fingers ... #Clinical #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Schamroths
Characteristic clinical manifestations of Down syndrome 
 
Typical craniofacial appearance 
 • Round face and flat
manifestations of Down syndrome ... incurved fifth finger ... #Downs #Syndrome ... #PhysicalExam # ... Features #Signs
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
clinical symptoms/signs ... urgent referral to secondary ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... or referral to secondary ... alcohol-related liver disease
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
process whereas secondary ... other autoimmune diseases ... • In secondary ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... Acromegaly #Secondary ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Breast Cancer - Visible Signs on Physical Examination:

Retraction, Abnormal Contours, Skin Dimpling, Nipple Retraction, Edema, Paget's
Cancer - Visible Signs ... Edema, Paget's Disease ... the Nipple #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam # ... GrepMed Recommended Text