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Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
(RAPD) Definition ... light reflex is ... nerve* (main cause ... neuritis due to MS ... #RAPD #neurology
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
(RAPD). ... reflex. ... regarding the cause ... #Neurology #Clinical ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Limb ischemia • Aortic ... refill - Poor pulses ... arthritis - Rapid ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... : • Pupillary ... : • Bobbing: Rapid ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord resulting in rapid ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Infectious causes ... for brain and/or optic ... #differential