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Bilateral tonic pupils observed in the patient with Ross syndrome. 
Absence of bilateral pupillary contraction despite
Absence of bilateral ... tonic #pupils #clinical ... syndrome #bilateral #reflex ... #neurology #absent
Cremasteric Reflex

The cremasteric reflex is elicited by stroking the inner part of the thigh, causing the
Cremasteric Reflex ... as present or absent ... is typically absent ... #Urology #clinical ... Physicalexam #Scrotal #Urology
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
limb of spinal reflexes ... The absence of nourishing ... #MotorNeuron #Comparison ... Diagnosis #Table #Neurology
Dissociated Abdominal Reflexes on Physical Exam

Absent superficial, present deep abdominal reflexes in a patient with transverse
Dissociated Abdominal Reflexes ... Physical Exam Absent ... deep abdominal reflexes ... #neurology #reflex ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... An absent or incomplete ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Clinical ... #Video #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
unresponsiveness; the absence ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... reflex • Gag ... reflex • Cough ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
an involuntary reflex ... Brudzinski's sign may be absent ... Sign #Meningitis #Clinical ... PhysicalExam #Pediatrics #Peds
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
muscle weakness • Absent ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... • Decreased / Absent ... Reflexes: Arms ... management #treatment #neurology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
think about three clinical ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... lens wearing • Ocular ... Congenital Ptosis - Absence ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
Reflexes - Deep ... Absence of deep ... is normal, but absent ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #peds #pediatrics