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Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Guillain-Barré syndrome ... Hyperthyroidism, Serotonin syndrome ... #differential # ... diagnosis #table ... #neurology
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Kussmaul's Sign ... - Differential Diagnosis ... dysfunction, impaired RV filling ... #cardiology #differential ... #causes
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
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Causes of Bradykinetic ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cerebellar signs ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Causes
Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
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Artery #Strokes #Syndromes ... Territory #Symptoms #Signs ... #Diagnosis #Table ... Comprehensive Review in Clinical ... Neurology - https
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Diagnosis Baseline ... investigations depending on clinical ... context and signs ... #Diagnosis #nephrology ... #causes
Kussmaul's sign in Constrictive Pericarditis 

A 50-year-old woman with a remote history of mediastinal lymphoma (age
Kussmaul's sign ... on her chest (photo ... Kussmaul's sign ... as Friedreich’s sign ... #Kussmauls #Sign
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
Differential diagnosis ... : 'signet ring sign ... central dot. - LIP #Clinical ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Comparison #Table
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... hematuria • Signs ... #Hematuria #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #urology #nephrology
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... mutations - Down syndrome ... chromosome 21) Signs ... pathophysiology #geriatrics #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Diagnosis Portal ... >10 mmHg - clinically ... significant portal HTN Signs ... obstruction) • Lack of signs ... #Diagnosis #causes