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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Nail bed pressure ... • Examine for signs ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Slurring/Stuttering speech ... resonance imaging [MRI ... objective evidence of neurologic ... taper 3-7 days - Short ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
with a capsule tear ... Differential diagnosis ... GAGL): "Reverse J sign ... shoulder #clinical #mri ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... points in a 67-year-old ... droop, and slurred speech ... it possible to differentiate ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
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gait, strength, reflexes ... inguinal ligament (near ... MeralgiaParesthetica #MSK ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord compression (MRI ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... function after year ... than their peers ... repeated follow-up MRI ... (save $$) Differential
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
presenting with speech ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... MRI: Brain, cervical ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
BEE Syndromes - ... Brain, Eye, and Ear ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... #Syndromes #neurology ... noninflammatory #differential