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Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
of intermittent light ... reflex. ... very sensitive diagnostic ... #Defect #Neurology ... #Clinical #Video
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... should be based on clinical ... #Infections #differential
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
unilateral; • Slow pupillary ... Young females Differential ... Diagnosis: • CN ... Anisocoria - same pupillary ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... normal: - extra-ocular ... position - pupillary ... reflex and visual ... #signs #symptoms
Marcus-Gunn Pupil - Pupillary dilation in response to light on the left eye and a preserved
Marcus-Gunn Pupil - Pupillary ... in response to light ... #reflex #clinical ... #video #ocular ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... brain lesion • CNS ... infection (e.g. ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Differential Considerations for a Seizure or Seizure-like Event
The following diagnoses may have presentations that can be
The following diagnoses ... Cardiogenic syncope NEUROLOGIC ... Extrapyramidal symptoms ... - CNS infections ... #diagnosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... : • Pupillary ... light reflex • ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
Strabismus - Ocular ... Misalignment - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Symmetrical corneal light ... reflex, • Negative
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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spine L1-L5 Symptoms ... equina syndrome (CES ... Diagnosis: • ... #diagnosis #causes ... #neurology