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Halo Sign in Basal Skull Fracture

Halo of lighter liquid around blood spot on the cloth indicates
Halo Sign in Basal ... liquid around blood spot ... JamesPowellMD #Halo #Sign ... Basilar #Trauma #Clinical ... #Photo
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
(Clinical Dx). ... Behcet disease) Differential ... Giant retinal tears ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... diagnosis #management #signs
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
evaluation of the clinical ... /or suspicious clinical ... symptoms/signs ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2.
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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Pathogenesis and Clinical ... Straight Leg Raise Test ... inguinal ligament (near ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
workup 1) Clinical ... ... laboratory tests ... Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... (parkinsonian signs ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... disease • Pull test ... texture at bald spots
Yergason's Test on Shoulder Examination
Patient Position: Sitting
Examiner Position: Standing adjacent to the test arm. One hand
Yergason's Test ... Positive Sign: ... indicates damage or tear ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #orthopedics #sports
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... acute coronary syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential