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Scarf Sign (Normal) on Physical Exam

The scarf sign is used to assess developmental age and muscle
Scarf Sign (Normal ... Exam The scarf sign ... #clinical #video ... #hypotonia #hypotonic ... #peds #pediatrics
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Strength, Normal ... Other Congenital Syndromes ... • Spinal Muscular ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds ... #Pediatrics
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... Mitochondrial myopathy • Myotonic ... Oculopharyngeal muscular ... effect of some abnormal ... #Ptosis #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... - Myotonic dystrophy ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... and diplopia) • Vascular ... Leukemia, Lymphoma Ocular ... diagnosis #management #signs
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
et diutinum Neurologic ... Cryoglobulinemic, Hypo/normo-complementemic ... Hypergammaglobulinemic macular ... (Thrombosis in vascular ... beds-renal, retinal
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... movements; also normal ... asymmetry and hypotonia ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... pulse deficits vascular ... strength & enzymes normal ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic