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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... meningeal irritation signs ... Disorder of the eyes ... #ophthalmology ... #Neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Manifestations • Optic ... /pain upon eye movement ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms ... #signs
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
aphthous ulcerations (painful ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... Nonsurgical abdominal pain ... #management #signs
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Arthralgias • Eye ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses ... Eye -> retinopathy
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... ) - Possible painful ... Possible responses to pain ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Arthralgias • Eye ... purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... tract, and often causes
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... claudication: pain ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology