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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Guillain-Barré syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... #Algorithm #Evaluation ... #Differential
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperreflexia • Lead ... Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ... #Weakness #Neurology
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
approximately 5-10% of peripheral ... /hyperthermia) had ... Abnormal WBC count had ... septic shock, 33% had ... count on initial evaluation
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Clinical Manifestations ... • Testing anti-GAD ... : • Anti-GAD Ab ... elevated levels of GAD ... Management #treatment #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
(Wallenberg's syndrome ... patients 24% always had ... vertigo and 67% had ... Syndrome usually ... Vertigo #Causes #differential
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Lesions Of The Peripheral ... electromyographic (EMG ... #Weakness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... pump, Impella, LVAD ... #algorithm #management
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Clinical Features ... Mononeuritis Multiplex • Peripheral ... Valvular disorders • CAD
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... shoe size, ↑ heel-pad ... ~5th decade → peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis ... Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome
Unilateral Floppy Eyelid Syndrome

This middle-aged male reported to clinic for persistent blurry vision and irritation of
Floppy Eyelid Syndrome ... and confirmed he had ... He had unilateral ... He also had two ... granulomas” Surgical evaluation