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Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
examination findings ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... disease (GERD), ... • Otoscopic examination ... #Pain #Otology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
• Neurologic examination ... ) ○ Meningitis ... ○ HIV ○ Lyme disease ... ○ Meningitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #otology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... for structural etiology ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Idiopathic: etiology ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Enhancement - TM and tumor ... MCTD - Bechet disease