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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... life-threatening Differential ... /Edrophonium test ... - Peek sign 2. ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Ocular Myasthenia ... Her clinical exam ... such as cogan sign ... test were negative ... ophthalmology #neurology
Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). Positive "spot sign" on Ocular Ultrasound

78 yo M with sudden onset
Positive "spot sign ... " on Ocular Ultrasound ... Occlusion #Embolus #Clinical ... #POCUS #Ocular ... #Ultrasound
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's reflex test ... A positive response ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... test (posterior ... test Méniére's ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... 3rd of the calf and ... Positive on the ... cruciate #ligament #clinical ... #physicalexam #sports
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... #Palsy #clinical ... #video #neurology ... #orthopedics #sports ... #hand
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
: Pathogenesis and ... Clinical Findings ... tenderness • Positive ... (Stork test) ... vertebrae • CT - collar
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Diagnosis: • Based on clinical ... antibodies - MuSK-positive ... Symptomatic treatment Of ocular ... • Starts with ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... think about three clinical ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology ... #Differential #