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Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
- Differential Diagnosis ... meningeal irritation signs ... Vasculitis Painful ... #ophthalmology ... #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... ) - Possible painful ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
aphthous ulcerations (painful ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... #management #signs
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... systemic sx + signs ... claudication, headaches, vision ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #Management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Hyperreflexia develops later ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
dangerous, just painful ... • Tension – Bilateral ... fever, confusion, vision ... N Neurological signs ... #Diagnosis