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Jaw-Jerk Reflex Clonus in ALS

- Neurology Pro - A DDx Tool @ProDdx

#JawJerk #Jaw #Jerk #Reflex #Clonus
Jaw-Jerk Reflex Clonus ... Tool @ProDdx #JawJerk ... #Jerk #Reflex #Clonus ... #amyotrophic #lateral ... #sclerosis #PhysicalExam
Jaw Clonus on Physical Exam

A 24-year-old man presented with progressive dysphagia, dysarthria, and weakness in his
Jaw Clonus on Physical ... examination showed jaw clonus ... of amyotrophic lateral ... sclerosis. ... #Jaw #Clonus #PhysicalExam
Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Structural
 • Tumors
 • Zenker's Diverticulum
 • Foreign Bodv
Neuromuscular Toxic/Metabolic
 • Myasthenia
Accident • MuItiple Sclerosis ... • Amvotrophic Lateral ... Sclerosis • Polymyositis ... Intermittent Symptoms ... Intermittent Symptoms
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Sclerosis (ALS) ... sclerosis Pathophysiology ... sclerosis with ... Jaw Jerk reflex, Clonus ... fasciculations Common Symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Hyperreflexia, Clonus ... defect SIGNS/SYMPTOMS ... Signs and symptoms ... Functionally disabling symptoms ... /or cerebellar symptoms
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Imbalance, neurologic symptoms ... • Multiple sclerosis ... Tumors • Glomus
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
cytometry → >500/uL clonal ... lymphadenopathy 3) B symptoms ... Splenomegaly 5) Symptoms ... Constitutional symptoms ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #oncology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
findings: • Symptoms ... Tract Lesions: • Bilateral ... : - Multiple sclerosis ... Scleroderma, Systemic sclerosis ... response LMN Symptoms
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
injury - Multiple sclerosis ... Lower motor neuron symptoms ... Upper motor neuron symptoms ... degeneration - Multiple sclerosis ... are spared Conus
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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spine L1-L5 Symptoms ... so-called ‘red flag’ symptoms ... Sciatica: often bilateral ... myelitis • Multiple sclerosis ... Neurosarcoidosis • Multiple sclerosis