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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
sign (finger flexor ... reflex test itself ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... Clinical #Video #Signs
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... test itself involves ... #Sign #Reflex # ... #physicalexam
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... as follows: the test ... The sign is present ... sign is indicative ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
• Meniere's Disease ... symptoms/signs, ... Infection • Meningitis ... Glomus Tumors - Vascular ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Neurology
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
(Romberg's sign ... • Cerebellar disease ... Unilateral vestibular disease ... #neurology #diagnosis ... proprioception #physicalexam
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 ... lesions, aseptic meningitis ... and diplopia) • Vascular ... diagnosis #management #signs
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
such as cogan sign ... and the ice pack test ... include a Tensilon test ... Myasthenia #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... pulse deficits vascular ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... Cogan syndrome: Ocular
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test if patient ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose