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Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
many different causes ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
reflex response ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... this specific case ... #Hoffmanns #Sign ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
sliding/barcode sign ... Consolidations - "Shred" sign ... the severity Acute ... #differential #diagnosis ... #signs #Lung #POCUS
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... and Differential Diagnosis ... investigations abnormal ... clinical context and signs ... #nephrology #causes
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Alzheimer's (99% of cases ... chromosome 21) Signs ... seizure, primitive reflexes ... pathophysiology #geriatrics ... #diagnosis #signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... lumbar spine Signs ... leg reflexes) ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #symptoms #signs
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... very sensitive diagnostic ... regarding the cause ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
The most common cause ... Look for other signs ... patients, who have an acute ... may still have a normal ... #Diagnosis #Radiology