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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... - Repetitive nerve ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Signs and symptoms ... objective evidence of neurologic ... Diplopia, Weakness, and ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
The median nerve ... patient to relax the hand ... Reflex #Positive #Abnormal ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
such as cogan sign ... always ask your ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #ophthalmology ... #neurology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
junction, cranial nerve ... eyelid: • Third nerve ... toxin • Multiple sclerosis ... effect of some abnormal ... Differential #Diagnosis #ophthalmology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... activity between nerve ... #neurology #diagnosis ... #management
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Neuritis - Diagnosis and ... Management • ... caucasian • Symptoms ... Unilateral • Signs ... #rheumatology #ophthalmology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... /or optic nerve ... #neurology #differential
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... systemic sx + signs ... variably: On one hand ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #Management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
, particularly scleritis ... purpura: Strong sign ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... • Progressive symptoms ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal