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Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Ocular Myasthenia ... such as cogan sign ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #ophthalmology ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... life-threatening Differential ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Marcus-Gunn Pupil - Pupillary dilation in response to light on the left eye and a preserved
on the left eye and ... Pupil #Pupillary #reflex ... #clinical #video ... #ocular #neurology ... #ophthalmology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... toxin • Multiple sclerosis ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #ophthalmology
Causes of Dysarthria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lower Motor Neuron - Slow, Low Volume, Breathy Speech, Tongue
of Dysarthria - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Lower ... IX, X, XII • Myasthenia ... hyperactive gag reflex ... #Dysarthria #Neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ... Upper extremity, lower ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential ... #neurology #diagnosis
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... signs below the ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes ... disorders #diagnosis #neurology ... #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... , particularly scleritis ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... : - Multiple sclerosis ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Hoover's Sign for Functional Lower Extremity Paralysis

Used to distinguish organic from functional leg hemiparesis.

Ask the patient
Functional Lower ... Ask the patient ... to flex their weak ... hemiparesis #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology