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Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
action of thyroid hormones ... receptors for thyroid hormone ... abolished tendon reflexes ... clinical #video #neurology ... #endocrinology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... reflex response ... Babinski #Sign #Reflex ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... , is a neurologic ... relaxation can also ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Endocrinology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... horizontal movements; also ... decortication), abnormal ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
amyotrophy with the pathologic ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... Other possible diagnosis ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and Differential Diagnosis ... heart failure, neurologic ... bruit or signs of hormonal ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Neurologic disorders
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
experiencing the normal ... All patients (even ... changes in growth hormones ... Hyperglycemia #Diagnosis ... #Management #Endocrinology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
fontanelle is also ... If abnormal, this ... When the diagnosis ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not
Common MRI Sequences - Basic MRI Brain Interpretation

 • T1 Sequence - T1 is for anatomy.
structures will reflect ... Contrast - T1 is also ... can’t get into normal ... What is pathologic ... Neuroradiology #diagnosis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
complete paralysis of all ... Decreased / Absent Reflexes ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... CSF PROTEIN - NORMAL ... management #treatment #neurology