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Epilepsy Seizure Types - Generalized vs Focal

Generalized Seizures
 - Absence seizures 
 - Myoclonic seizures
Generalized Seizures - Absence ... Classification #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
- Differential Diagnosis ... Non-Convulsive • Absence ... Epilepsy #Seizures #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... witnesses - Absence ... suggesting alternative diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... Seizure #management #Neurology
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
The absence of nourishing ... Versus #Findings #Diagnosis ... #Table #Neurology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Generalized: Absence ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #neurology
Diagnostic Scoring System for Wilson's Disease
 - Kayser-Fleischer rings (2 points)
 - Neurological symptoms (2 points)
Diagnostic Scoring ... copper (in the absence ... copper (in the absence ... Total Score 3 - Diagnosis ... #neurology
TiTrATE schema to approach to Dizziness
 • Time Course: Continuous or Episodic
 • Triggers: Present or
Triggers: Present or absent ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
NINDS Diagnostic Criteria for Guillain Barre Syndrome 
Features Required for Guillain-Barré Syndrome:
 • Progressive muscle weakness
NINDS Diagnostic ... Supportive of Diagnosis ... Autonomic dysfunction, Absence ... Casting Doubt on Diagnosis ... #criteria #neurology
SLICC SLE Diagnostic Criteria - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical and Immunologic Criteria

CLINICAL CRITERIA
 - ACUTE CUTANEOUS LUPUS
SLICC SLE Diagnostic ... SEROSITIS - RENAL - NEUROLOGIC ... ’ test (in the absence ... hemolytic anemia #Diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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but sometimes absent ... Differential Diagnosis ... - decreased or absent ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #neurology