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Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
Pupillary Defect (RAPD ... nerve* (main cause ... neuritis due to MS ... Pupillary #Defect #RAPD ... #neurology
Causes of Low Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Intrinsic Spine: Lumbar strain, Herniated nucleus pulposus, Compression fracture,
Pain - Differential ... Vascular - abdominal aortic ... cholecystitis; • Neurologic ... BrighamChiefs #Lower ... #primarycare #msk
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
is usually caused ... Then, ask 3 questions ... and avoid rapid ... #Differential # ... Treatment #management #nephrology
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... hematuria + clots ➔ Lower ... renal vein between aorta ... Radiation • Rapid ... #urology #nephrology
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Limb ischemia • Aortic ... arthritis - Rapid ... diagnosis #lower ... #extremity #msk
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... - Abdominal pain ... Hyperuricemia • Hyponatremia ... #treatment #nephrology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... tract: Abdominal pain ... tract, and often causes
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord resulting in rapid ... or without back pain ... • Infectious causes ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... : • Bobbing: Rapid ... Possible responses to pain ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology