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Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
secondary to Herpes ... possible orbital cellulitis ... improvement in the rash ... #Herpes #Zoster ... Ophthalmicus #HZO #clinical
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... • Infection: Cellulitis ... Epidural abscess - Herpes ... zoster - HIV ... • Inflammation/cellulitis
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... gulf of Mexico Oyster ... in 5 BC as foot cellulitis ... immunosuppressive meds ... #legs #clinical
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Causes of Neuromuscular ... Tumor • Motor Nerves ... heavy metals), Critical ... Shellfish poisoning, Meds ... #differential #
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... otitis externa • Cellulitis ... - Ramsay Hunt syndrome ... - Herpes zoster ... Nerve V: • TMJ syndrome
Ear Pain / Otalgia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Referred Otaliga:
 • Via Vagus or Glossopharyngeal Nerves
 •
Pain / Otalgia - Differential ... Simplex Zoster ... (Ramsay Hunt Syndrome ... Auricle: • Cellulitis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
MCC: HSV 1): • Herpes ... • Varicella-zoster ... Maculopapular rash ... • Common clinical ... • Uveitis • Rash
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome ... initiation Clinical ... • Varicella Zoster ... - Zoster flare, ... #Differential #