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Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... lesions, aseptic meningitis ... interferon alfa, or tumor ... #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Ramsay Hunt syndrome ... have normal ear examination ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... disease (GERD), ... • Otoscopic examination
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... myoclonic movements, tremors ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
causes such as reflex ... carotid sinus syndrome ... further guide management ... performing a physical examination ... orthostatic vital sign
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... of meningitis. ... checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
neurodegenerative disease ... • Or brainstem syndromes ... Forms of MS: • Tumor-like ... Marburg Variant Examination ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management