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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... sign is present ... position with the hip ... Prakash #Kernigs #Sign ... #neurology
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Brudzinski’s Sign ... Brudzinski's sign ... , Brudzinski's sign ... despite severe disease ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... (AQP4-lgG disease ... Comorbid autoimmune disorders ... 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
ulceration • Ocular ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... lesions, aseptic meningitis ... Leukemia, Lymphoma Ocular ... diagnosis #management #signs
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
photophobia • Meningitis ... meningeal irritation signs ... glaucoma - Ocular ... inflammatory disorder ... ophthalmology #Neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Examination: • UMN signs ... Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Capitis - Skin Disease ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... of any comorbid disease ... spots associated
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived ... Vascular disorders ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... Syndrome usually ... signs or symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... hip • Muscle strength ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... , and ocular inflammation