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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Guillain-Barré syndrome ... neuropathy with liability ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... Algorithm #Evaluation #Differential
Gerstmann Syndrome
1) Finger agnosia - Inability to name their own fingers, affecting both sides
2) Right-left confusion
Gerstmann Syndrome ... Finger agnosia - Inability ... to differentiate ... neudrawlogy #Gerstmann #Syndrome ... #neurology #diagnosis
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... Causes of Vertigo Peripheral ... / #Vertigo #Peripheral ... Central #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Hematuria, Hemoptysis, Peripheral ... Diagnosis for Pulmonary ... , biopsy By Tess ... #differential # ... diagnosis #nephrology
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 • Recurrent,
Behcet's Syndrome ... - Diagnosis Diagnostic ... Criteria for Behget's Syndrome ... Abnormal pathergy test ... neurological and peripheral
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Dizziness and Vertigo Peripheral ... Varies • No neurologic ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ... #Weakness #Neurology ... #Differential #
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Etiologies of Peripheral ... Paraprotein-associated (POEMS syndrome ... #Neuropathy #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Localizing Extraocular Movement Disorders
 • CN Ill (Oculomotor) Nerve Palsy 
 • CN IV (Trochlear) Nerve
One-and-a-half Syndrome ... ophthalmology #neurology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #ocular
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 ... Positive pathergy test ... is a skin prick test ... Behcet disease) Differential