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Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... Behcet disease) Differential ... Giant retinal tears ... diagnosis #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
such as cogan sign ... test were negative ... include a Tensilon test ... always ask your ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... middle ear, and ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... Hearing #Loss #Differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... life-threatening Differential ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2.
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
NO prior signs ... Therefore, the hand ... Differential diagnosis ... Tendon Sheath - Nodular ... #rheumatology
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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Straight Leg Raise Test ... inguinal ligament (near ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... well as inner ear ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
present both at rest ... e.g., meniscal tears ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology # ... approach #workup #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team
Yergason's Test on Shoulder Examination
Patient Position: Sitting
Examiner Position: Standing adjacent to the test arm. One hand
One hand stabilizes ... Positive Sign: ... indicates damage or tear ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #msk #orthopedics