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Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
VII, the facial nerve ... neurons on the left are ... #CNVII #CN7 #Peripheral ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Diagnosis *
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
"claw hand" ± Horner ... Syndrome Wrist ... Dermatomes #Myotomes #diagnosis ... #neurology #sensory ... #motor #arm #physicalexam
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
CN III palsy 2. ... junction, cranial nerve ... eyelid: • Third nerve ... palsy • Horner ... #ophthalmology
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone cortex ... anterior interosseous nerve ... ), compartment syndrome ... Posterior long arm ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
hypothalamus, and visual cortex ... meningeal irritation signs ... the trigeminal nerve ... #ophthalmology ... #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... the bilateral cortex ... threat Cranial Nerves ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
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 ... cognitive impairment, neurologic