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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... change • Contact lens ... Chalazion • Contact lens ... Ptosis #neurology #Differential
Types of Melanoma
Superficial Spreading
 • Most common form
 • Often develops in previously benign mole
 •
trunk, women = legs ... mirror • Early ocular ... Melanoma #Types #differential ... #diagnosis #classification ... #dermatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pinpoint areas (less ... Fecal occult blood test ... #Causes #dermatology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... weakness, arms > legs ... life-threatening Differential ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Test if patient ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Transverse Myelitis Diagnosis ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... vaccination - Myelin ... management #neurology #differential
Pathergy Summary Overview

What is pathergy?
Pathergy is an exaggerated skin injury occurring after minor trauma such as
syndrome • Chronic myeloid ... establishing the diagnosis ... #Pathergy #diagnosis ... #differential # ... allergy #immunology #dermatology