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Hemimasticatory Spasm (HMS) on Physical Exam

HMS is characterized by paroxysmal involuntary contractions of the unilateral jaw-closing
Hemimasticatory ... Spasm (HMS) on Physical ... #Spasm #HMS #PhysicalExam ... neurology #trigeminal #CN5 ... #CNV
Left Abducens Spasm on Physical Exam

A 50 yr male with left facial spasm and diplopia, with
Left Abducens Spasm ... diplopia, with left abducens ... spasm occurring ... @bobvarkey #Abducens ... #Spasm #CNVI #CN6
Hemimasticatory Spasm on Physical Exam

Hemimasticatory spasm is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve → involuntary jaw
Hemimasticatory ... Exam Hemimasticatory ... Myokimia will cause ... @bobvarkey #Hemimasticatory ... clinical #cheek #CN5
Cranial Myokymia

Paroxysmal episodes of left facial (Orbicularis oculi) and left abducens spasms after remote radiation to
oculi) and left abducens ... spasms after remote ... #physicalexam #CNVI ... #CN6 #Abducens
Localizing Extraocular Movement Disorders
 • CN Ill (Oculomotor) Nerve Palsy 
 • CN IV (Trochlear) Nerve
Nerve Palsy • CN ... Nerve palsy • CN ... VI (Abducens) Nerve ... Skew Deviation Casey ... ophthalmology #neurology #differential
Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Structural
 • Tumors
 • Zenker's Diverticulum
 • Foreign Bodv
Neuromuscular Toxic/Metabolic
 • Myasthenia
Dysphagia Differential ... Myasthenia Gravis • CNS ... • Esophageal Spasm ... #Dysphagia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
and Esophageal Causes ... of Dysphagia - Differential ... : CVA/CNS tumor/ ... Peristalsis, Esophageal Spasm ... Esophageal #Dysphagia #Differential
Secondary causes of Hypertension
 • Medications, Drugs, Chemo: NSAIDS, Steroids, CNI, Alcohol, Cocaine, OCP, Licorice, MAOI,
Secondary causes ... NSAIDS, Steroids, CNI ... Other Endocrine causes ... low renin HTN causes ... #Hypertension #differential
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... present in 15% of cases ... Demyelinating disease caused ... , palsy of the abducens ... #Infections #differential
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Muscle pain or spasm ... Hyperventilation, Dizziness, Nausea ... heat #illness #differential ... #diagnosis #causes