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HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Neurocognitive Disorder ... Neurocognitive disorders ... • Depressive symptoms ... • Movement disorders ... neurocognitive #disorder
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
/pain upon eye movement ... Comorbid autoimmune disorders ... diagnosis #neurology #symptoms
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
begin with body movements ... toxic or metabolic disorder ... psychological disorder ... Neurology #Signs #Symptoms
Differential Considerations for a Seizure or Seizure-like Event
The following diagnoses may have presentations that can be
Atypical migraine - Movement ... disorders - Mass ... Extrapyramidal symptoms
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
with autoimmune disorders ... restriction of shoulder movement ... shoulder; any movement ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #symptoms
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CD4 Variable • Symptoms ... • Suspect in movement ... disordersSymptoms ... CD4 < 100 • Symptoms ... • CD4 < 50 • Symptoms
Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
medical problem or symptoms ... explained medically Symptoms ... secondary gain Symptoms ... is a physical symptom ... - Multiple symptoms
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
Retinal Detachment: Symptoms ... photopsia on eye movement ... Occipital lobe disorders
Psychotic Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Mood disorder with psychotic features
 • Psychotic symptoms present exclusively during
Psychotic Disorders ... Algorithm Mood disorder ... • Psychotic symptoms ... Schizoaffective disorder ... • Psychotic symptoms
Trauma & Stressor Related Psychiatric Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 - Adjustment Disorder - Development of
Related Psychiatric Disorders ... - Adjustment Disorder ... or Behavioural Symptoms ... of Event Onset, Symptoms ... - Acute Stress Disorder