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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... disc herniation (central ... damage to sacral nerves ... surgery! ... #MSK #pathophysiology
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
following neck surgery ... induced by treatment/surgery ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam # ... neurology #Anisocoria
Adie’s Tonic Pupil on Physical Exam

A young female was referred in for a sudden onset anisocoria.
parasympathetic control ... suggest oculomotor nerve ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam # ... neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... - Repetitive nerve ... Drugs, infection, surgery ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Meningococcal), surgery ... DIAGNOSIS: • Lumber ... sensitive tests ... diagnosis #management #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... threat Cranial Nerves ... Pupils: • Anisocoria ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose