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Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... nerve acts both as ... the hand. 3) Now ... #Sign #Reflex # ... clinical #video #neurology
Hoffmann's sign was originally described as follows: the test is performed by supporting the patient's hand
Hoffmann's sign ... originally described as ... follows: the test ... thought that the Hoffmann ... #Neurology #Reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... stimulation 3. ... Sternal rub 3. ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
loss of smile 3. ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... - Peek sign 2. ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... such as internuclear ... objective evidence of neurologic ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
(3) primary lateral ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... more regions 3. ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
depressed deep tendon reflexes ... is found in 1/3 ... and sensitive tests ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
• Symptoms and signs ... , Aspergillus 3. ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... differential #algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential