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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
- Differential Diagnosis ... Myasthenia gravis ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... Congenital Ptosis - Absence ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... rheumatoid arthritis, SLE ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... #neurology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
- Differential Diagnosis ... Arthritis • SLE ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... • Somatization Disorder
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... - Differential Diagnosis ... - 5% RS cells absent ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders ... #Classification
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... Comorbid autoimmune disorders ... syndrome, Myasthenia gravis ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
toxic or metabolic disorder ... grand mal) - Absence ... psychological disorder ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
EULAR/ACR Classification ... least 2 joints • Neurologic ... #EULARACR #Classification ... #Criteria #SLE ... Erythematosus #diagnosis
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Skin Disease Classification ... Erythematous, macular ... Differential Diagnosis ... ) • Endocrine disorders ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: decreased or absent ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Evaluate for NMO, SLE ... : - SLE - Neurosarcoidosis ... #management #neurology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Syndrome: - Ocular ... neuropathy • Absent ... vasculitis, and SLE ... #rheumatology #classification