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Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex) in a patient with Multiple Sclerosis

The Hoffmann's reflex test itself
sign (finger flexor ... reflex test itself ... are not useful signs ... to cerebellar signs ... #Video #Signs #
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #Sign #Reflex #
Positive Hoffmann’s Test (Finger Flexor Reflex) on Physical Examination

Indicates cervical spinal cord compression in this patient
Positive Hoffmann ... ’s Test (Finger ... #Reflex #test # ... sign #Positive # ... PhysicalExam #Clinical
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... as follows: the test ... The sign is present ... sign is indicative ... #Hoffmanns #Sign
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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Pathogenesis and Clinical ... gait, strength, reflexes ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
association • M > F Clinical ... (Clinical Dx). ... disease) Differential ... Giant retinal tears ... diagnosis #management #signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Test if patient ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... neurological lesion: Clinical ... and signs below ... - Sarcoidosis, Behcet ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... management #neurology #differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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VASCULITIS: • Behçet ... well as inner ear ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests