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Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... are not useful signs ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... #UMN #video #Pyramidal
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
and LMN signs in ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... and LMN signs to ... and LMN signs on ... EMG: LMN Signs in
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Portal ... significant portal HTN Signs ... obstruction) • Lack of signs
Floppy Baby Syndrome
 • Infantile Botulism
 • Acute Flaccid Myelitis
 • Guillain Barre
 • Neonatal Myasthenia
Floppy Baby Syndrome ... LMN signs - Assess ... tone, resistance, reflexes ... #pediatrics #differential ... #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
- Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... and signs of end-organ ... renal bruit or signs ... Neurologic disorders
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
spondylosis -> Commonly hyperextension ... bladder and rectal reflex ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Gravis - Lack of UMN ... /LMN signs - Lack ... #Diagnosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... • Gag reflex ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Diagnosis Framework ... • Symptoms and signs ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... #neurology #differential