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Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
variety known as ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... lumbar spine Signs ... leg reflexes) ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... systemic sx + signs ... , but normal values ... #Temporal #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... Escorial criteria uses ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Coltivirus Symptoms ... Acute meningeal signs ... /l is regarded as ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... develop in pts with GCA ... tract, and often causes ... chorioretinitis, CNS
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential Diagnosis ... and signs below ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... reflexes: Areflexia ... #neurology #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... • Infectious causes
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... depressed deep tendon reflexes ... bulbar muscles DIAGNOSIS ... than one after symptom ... #management #neurology