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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... Bedside: ice pack ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Her clinical exam ... such as cogan sign ... and the ice pack ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... ophthalmology #neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Optica (NMO) - Clinical ... desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... , Myasthenia gravis ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology ... #symptoms #signs
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... ) (→ 3-8) • Serotonin ... syndrome (cocaine ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... • Bilateral signs ... causes need to ... Herpes zoster, West Nile ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
Serotonin Syndrome ... Pathogenesis and Clinical ... Syndrome: Variable ... ingestion and most cases ... Psychiatry #Diagnosis #Signs
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... • Common clinical ... Acute meningeal signs ... k_vaishnani and Ravi ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
to exclude are infections ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... tract, and often causes
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
status NTM Cause ... • Nodular or ... Lady Windermere Syndrome ... : • Syndrome of ... Lung Disease: • Clinical
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... vasculitis vs infection ... Nice to be confident