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Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... test itself involves ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... symptoms/signs ... Areas of diagnostic ... the magnitude of enzyme ... #Liver #Enzymes
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... T4 → Possibly Central ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism → Signs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
electrolytes, urea ... investigations abnormal ... investigations depending on clinical ... context and signs ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Diagnosis and Clinical ... characterized by central ... gluconeogenesis enzymes ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
neurological lesion: Clinical ... • Symptoms and signs ... injury • Gait is abnormal ... reflexes: Areflexia ... differential #algorithm
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Arboviruses: - West ... • Common clinical ... tabes dorsalis, general ... Acute meningeal signs ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... negative, MOG-IgG test