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Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
many different causes ... the commonest cause ... Loss of Corneal Reflex ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Structural
 • Tumors
 • Zenker's Diverticulum
 • Foreign Bodv
Neuromuscular Toxic/Metabolic
 • Myasthenia
Intermittent Symptoms ... • Esophageal Spasm ... Progressive Symptoms ... • Reflux Stricture ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
Marcus Gunn Pupil ... pupillary light reflex ... Optic nerve* (main cause ... #Marcus #Gunn #Pupil ... #Defect #RAPD #neurology
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
treated to relieve symptoms ... time, and can cause ... delusions and, in some cases ... One of the first symptoms ... clinical #video #neurology
Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM) on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

This membrane would be a remainder of the
) on Slit Lamp Ocular ... large enough to cause ... low vision or symptoms ... Pupillary #Membrane #Pupil ... #Ocular #PhysicalExam
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
nephrolithiasis • Symptoms ... proteinuria, RBC casts ... → Refer to Nephrology ... cystoscopy • Refer ... cause not identified
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Cardiovascular Causes ... / Mediastinal Causes ... Gastro-Esophageal Reflux ... • Esophageal Spasm ... • Trauma - Neurologic
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Tachycardia, Dilated pupils ... Abnormalities: Ocular ... Dizziness - Nausea ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea ... Tachycardia, Dilated pupils ... Abnormalities: Ocular ... gain Incr NE: Nausea ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
Marcus Gunn's pupils ... the pupillary reflex ... regarding the cause ... Pupillary #Defect #Neurology ... Clinical #Video #Pupils