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Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
Romberg's Test for ... (Romberg's sign ... the eyes open • Unilateral ... #neurology #diagnosis ... proprioception #physicalexam
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
alternating light test ... It is a clear sign ... of unilateral anomaly ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
EOM weakness and bilateral ... such as cogan sign ... and the ice pack test ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... dysfunction to the bilateral ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Ulcer disease 8) Cataracts ... dexamethasone suppression test ... #Cushings #Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... assessment, is best ... absent, may be from cataracts ... are observed for signs ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
infection, and allergic ... plates, usually bilateral ... seen in Reiter's syndrome ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #