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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Causes of Neuromuscular ... Guillain-Barre syndrome ... , Myasthenia Gravis ... Shellfish poisoning, Meds ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... (PRES) - Treatment ... titratable IV meds ... #Treatment #Management ... #Neurology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... immunosuppressive meds ... immunosuppressive meds ... Behcets #disease #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
pulled up and flexion ... the input of the flexor ... persistent in cases ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
trunk and leg flexion ... to stand with gravity ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
Physical Exam A tonic flexion ... Caused commonly ... Treatment: anticholinergics ... PhysicalExam #clinical #neurology ... #posture #video
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... • Treatment of ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... like illnesses, COVID ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology