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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 ... percussion by the reflex ... clinical #video #neurology
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... injury, Early ALS ... Eclampsia, Late ALS ... #differential #diagnosis ... #table #neurology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
the ankle jerk reflex ... evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... , is a neurologic ... relaxation can also ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Non-pregnant bleeding that is inegular in timing, frequency, or flow 

Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN
Causes of Abnormal ... - Consider in all ... Perimenopause - PCOS - Hypothyroidism ... Iatrogenic - Hormonal ... bodies #AUB #Abnormal
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam - Hi-Res .mp4 version here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/13248

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and
the ankle jerk reflex ... evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... a deep-tendon reflex ... , is a neurologic ... relaxation can also
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
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
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 ... Neurologic disorders ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Woltman's sign of hypothyroidism- ...At the time of presentation, a physical examination was notable for the
the ankle jerk reflex ... a deep-tendon reflex ... , is a neurologic ... relaxation can also ... received thyroid hormone
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