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Shafer's sign on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Pigmented cells in the anterior vitreous, which is highly suggestive
Shafer's sign on ... Pigmented cells in the anterior ... suggestive of a tear ... Shafers #Schaffers #sign ... #PhysicalExam #
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... mucins with reduced tear ... conjunctiva) • Bitot's spots ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Anterior ischemic ... Doppler US : halo sign ... GiantCellArteritis #GCA #Rheumatology ... #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... Giant retinal tears ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... well as inner ear ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Findings in or Near ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... GrepMed Recommended Text