Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Differential Diagnosis
 β€’ Infections: Cerebral abscess (bacterial, fungal, parasitic), Neurocysticercosis, Tuberculoma, Cerebral
Ring-Enhancing Lesions ... - Differential Diagnosis ... usually multiple lesions ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #neurology #radiology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 β€’ Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 β€’ Other
Ring-Enhancing Lesions ... Chorioretinitis β€’ Diagnosis ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Inverted Triceps Reflex 
Triceps reflex testing elicited flexion rather than extension of the forearm. C7 lesion
Inverted Triceps Reflex ... Triceps reflex ... C7 lesion was found ... on MRI - Neurology ... #neurology #clinical
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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 β€’ Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... indicates pontine lesion ... legs extended; lesion ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... Exam The Moro reflex ... upper motor neuron lesions ... brachial plexus lesion ... Clinical #Video #Neurology
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A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... motor neurone lesion ... Babinski #Sign #Reflex ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Neurological Patterns of Weakness
 β€’ Hemispheric lesion
 β€’ Brainstem lesion
 β€’ Spinal cord lesion
 β€’ Polyneuropathy
β€’ Hemispheric lesion ... β€’ Brainstem lesion ... β€’ Spinal cord lesion ... β€’ Myopathy #Neurology ... Patterns #Weakness #diagnosis
MAGIC DR – a handy mnemonic used to remember the potential causes of a cerebral ring
ring enhancing lesion ... Radiation necrosis #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Mnemonic ... RingEnhancing #Lesions
Motor and Reflex Grading (0-5)

Motor Strength Grading

5	Normal

4	Reduced, moves against resistance

3	Moves against gravity

2	Moves only with elimination of
Motor and Reflex ... only 0 None Reflex ... None #Motor #Reflex ... Scoring #Grades #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... Shin-toe reflex ... Calf-toe reflex ... and release #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam