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Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
Nerve Palsy. ... variety known as ... #Palsy #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... extremity, facial ... Diagnosis: • ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
nerve, anywhere ... these pathways, as ... #Nerve #Paralysis ... #Bells #Palsy # ... Neurology #Diagnosis
Bell's Sign on Physical Exam

The clinical sign resulting from functional insufficiency of the eyelid orbicularis was
Bell's Sign on Physical ... Bell's sign. ... can be found in Peripheral ... Facial Paralysis ... #orbicularis #Neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... or the axon of peripheral ... extremity, facial ... #Barre #Syndrome ... #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... gastroenterologists, and social ... activity between nerve ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
: • Nephrotic syndrome ... Carpal tunnel syndrome ... and spleen • Fecal ... carotene levels Nerve ... Tests: • Nerve
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
tissue: Epithelioid cells ... mediators such as ... extrapulmonary (peripheral ... iridocyclitis) and facial ... #Management #Signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... aneurysms can also
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
• Prognosis: Fatal ... • In all patients ... with the HLH syndrome ... or triggers) is crucial ... Presentation • Common Signs