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Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
extensor muscle, he elevated ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
extensor muscle, he elevated ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
brain PRES Clinical ... may precede the neurologic ... CSF: Modestly elevated ... An elevated white ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Status Dystonicus on Neurological Exam

Young man with recent onset worsening of his generalized dystonia , fever
Clinical features ... instability and elevated ... Status #Dystonicus #clinical ... #physicalexam #neurology
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
It is elecited by ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
the muscles that elevate ... think about three clinical ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
pleocytosis • A mildly elevated ... • Common clinical ... pleocytosis with an elevated ... culture or by serology ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Phosphatase Of Clinical ... Neuropathy ALP is critical ... respiratory failure • Neurologic ... intracranial pressure - Elevated
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
transplantation CLINICAL ... Puncture: - Elevated ... specific therapy, the clinician ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... CSF pleocytosis, elevated ... infectious myelitis - Elevated ... diagnosis #management #neurology