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Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... surgery Congenital ... #Ptosis #neurology ... #Differential #
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
facial swelling and eyelid ... following neck surgery ... consistent with a diagnosis ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology #Anisocoria
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
such as cogan sign ... have a thymic tumor ... anterior_seg_rocks #eyelid ... #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... life-threatening Differential ... - Peek sign ... Drugs, infection, surgery ... #management #neurology
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
Holmes-Adie Syndrome ... Young females Differential ... Diagnosis: • CN ... #Adies #Pupil #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
ulceration • Ocular ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... Behcet disease) Differential ... interferon alfa, or tumor ... #signs #symptoms
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
	•
Facial Swelling - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Pott's puffy tumor ... Trauma: • Ocular ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... system: Brain tumor ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
mass and NO prior signs ... Therefore, the hand surgeon ... Differential diagnosis ... PVNS/Giant Cell Tumor ... Tendon Sheath - Nodular
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic