Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis physical examination
Introduction
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
A physical examination may reveal:
Eyes
- Damage to the optic nerve, which is responsible for sight
- Damage to the retina, the part of the eye that receives light
Extremities
- Muscle twitching
Neurologic
- Poor performance on motor (movement) coordination tests
References
References
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