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Argyll Robertson Pupil
Definition:
 - Irregular and small (1-2mm) pupil
 - Light-near dissociation (accommodation remains intact)
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Neurosyphilis (first ... Robertson #Pupil #neurology ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam
Medications associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome

First-generation and second-generation antipsychotics are dopamine receptor antagonists, which produce a
malignant syndrome First-generation ... after years of treatment ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... Medications #Drugs #Causes
Urinary Casts and Disease Associations
Hyaline - May be nonspecific; seen in normal individuals or during severe
Urinary Casts and ... diuretic use), first ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Differential #Microscopy #Diagnosis ... #Nephrology
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
First line treatment ... in refractory cases ... Pericarditis #Cardiology #Diagnosis
Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
severity of symptoms, first ... Association, which is classes ... sometimes advanced treatment ... flare ups that cause ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
Proprioception History: First ... Observe when patient closes ... Rombergs #Test #neurology ... #diagnosis #proprioception ... #physicalexam
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... Hyponatremia is usually caused ... the underlying cause ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #nephrology #sodium
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
with a peripheral cause ... with a central cause ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
myasthenia Diagnosis ... AchR antibodies: first ... Myasthenia Crises ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Celiac Disease - Diagnosis ... celiac disease • First-degree ... unresponsive to treatment ... without discernable cause ... Celiac #Disease #Diagnosis