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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
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
association • M > F Clinical ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... Skin lesions • Positive ... Behcet disease) Differential ... diagnosis #management #signs
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 Globe Rupture on POCUS

A patient presents with eye pain and is unable to open his
Ocular Globe Rupture ... on POCUS A patient ... of the sclera supports ... rupture ("flat tire sign ... #clinical #ultrasound
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) on Ocular POCUS

This patient is likely presented with painless vision loss.
Occlusion (CRAO) on Ocular ... intra-arterial spot ... sign” (arrow) c ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #ophthalmology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Arboviruses: - West ... • Common clinical ... Acute meningeal signs ... • Gram stain: Positive ... #diagnosis #neurology
Retinal Detachment on POCUS

A patient presents with floaters and change in vision. Which diagnosis best supports
Which diagnosis best ... supports the us ... Retinal #Detachment #Ocular ... #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #Clinical
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... Diagnosis = clinical ... very remarkable w/differential ... the “Chewing gum test ... Biopsies remain positive