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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... think about three clinical ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology ... #Differential #
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Ocular Myasthenia ... Her clinical exam ... anterior_seg_rocks #eyelid ... #Ocular #Myasthenia ... ophthalmology #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... life-threatening Differential ... Diagnosis - ... Bedside: ice pack ... #management #neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Optica (NMO) - Clinical ... desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... Sjögren syndrome, Myasthenia ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Diagnosis Framework ... Rhabdomyolysis, Critical ... NMJ disorder (Myasthenia ... Inflammatory/Rheum: Myositis ... #neurology
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Tetanus, Transverse Myelitis ... heavy metals), Critical ... Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia ... Weakness #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
- Clinical Presentation ... Diagnosis: • ... vaccination - Myelin ... Herpes zoster, West Nile ... #neurology #differential