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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 ... and flicking the fingernail ... are not useful signs ... Positive #Abnormal #Clinical ... #Video #Signs #
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... and flicking the fingernail ... are not useful signs ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... and flicking the fingernail ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical
Paronychia
Inflammation of the nail folds - red, swollen, often tender. Frequent immersion in water a risk
#Paronychia #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
#Terrys #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Muehrcke's Lines (Leukonychia striata)
Narrow while transverse lines (Not depressed, compared to Beau's lines). Usually 2 or
Leukonychia #striata #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (involving nail)

While acral lentinginous melenoma is often seen anywhere on the palms, soles,
Lentiginous #Melanoma #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Retinoblastoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Sporadic mutation -> One allele of RB1 tumor suppressor gene
Pathogenesis and clinical ... mutated in all cells ... Retinoblastoma Signs ... partial retinal red reflex ... Retinoblastoma #pathophysiology
Nail Pitting
Non-specific sign for psoriasis (additional signs include onycholysis, thickening, and 'oilspot' lesions which are yellow
Non-specific sign ... psoriasis (additional signs ... #Pitting #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... Brudzinski's sign ... While the pathophysiology ... an involuntary reflex ... #Meningitis #Clinical