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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Diagnosis Framework ... meningeal irritation signs ... Trochlear headache • CNS ... the trigeminal nerve ... #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... threat Cranial Nerves ... Nail bed pressure ... • Examine for signs ... #neurology #comatose
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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compression of nerve ... dysfunction SPINE Mnemonic ... Diagnosis: • ... myelopathy • Transverse ... #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... #management #neurology ... #differential
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... sclerosis - Transverse ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... #neurology #differential ... #algorithm