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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
Photophobia and Headache ... photophobia and headache ... subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #Neurology
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
With Different Headache ... encephalitis, SAH ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... pulsations on funduscopy ... vasoconstriction syndrome
Headache Syndromes 
Sudden onset of pain - "Thunder clap" with any decreased mentation, any positive focal
Headache Syndromes ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... "Worst headache ... closure glaucoma #Headache ... #Syndromes #diagnosis
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... thunderclap) of worst headache ... MatthewHoMD #Headache ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
Simultagnosia on Physical Exam (Balint Syndrome)

The patient can recognize objects one at a time but cannot
Physical Exam (Balint Syndrome ... Simultagnosia #Balint #Syndrome ... clinical #video #neurology ... #ophthalmology
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
pupil, Migraine Headache ... response, Serotonin syndrome ... Miosis: Horner's syndrome ... Robertson pupils), DM, SAH ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Post-Concussive Syndrome
Thinking/Remembering 
 • Difficulty thinking clearly 
 • Feeling slowed down 
 • Difficulty concentrating
Post-Concussive Syndrome ... Physical: • Headache ... Post #Concussive #Syndrome ... #Concussion #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... Generalized > focal) • Headache ... Encephalopathy #Syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia Syndrome (OMAS) on Physical Exam

Dancing eyes and dancing feet in an adult [Aka-
Myoclonus Ataxia Syndrome ... myoclonus ataxia syndrome ... Myoclonus #Ataxia #Syndrome ... clinical #video #neurology ... #ophthalmology
All About Horner's Syndrome

Horner's syndrome, known as 
"oculosympathetic paresis" by people 
who don't have friends, is
About Horner's Syndrome ... Horner's syndrome ... and discovered a syndrome ... #Overview #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Neurology