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Muehrcke's Lines (Leukonychia striata)
Narrow while transverse lines (Not depressed, compared to Beau's lines). Usually 2 or
nephrotic syndrome ... Leukonychia #striata #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
Darker distal band ... #Terrys #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
flicking the fingernail ... thumb on the same hand ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #physicalexam
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Clinical Manifestations ... of Serotonin Syndrome ... Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular ... Cardiovascular and ... Status (agitated), Tremor
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
flicking the fingernail ... thumb on the same hand ... are not useful signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #neurology
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
Nail Pitting
Non-specific sign for psoriasis (additional signs include onycholysis, thickening, and 'oilspot' lesions which are yellow
onycholysis, thickening, and ... #Pitting #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #Sign
Lindsay's Nails (Half-and-half Nails)
Distal brown transverse band seen in kidney disease. Caused by increased pigment deposition.

#Lindsays
brown transverse band ... #Lindsays #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo ... #HalfAndHalf #Sign
Pemberton's sign- Suggests SVC syndrome, Neck Mass

The Pemberton maneuver is a physical examination tool used to
- Suggests SVC syndrome ... facial congestion and ... superior vena cava syndrome ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Her clinical exam ... such as cogan sign ... have a thymic tumor ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology