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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... Rebound effect from treatment ... , Vasculitides, ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology
 • Lupus (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), dsDNA (double-stranded DNA), Anti-Smith, Anti-Ro (SSA) and
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology ... Others: SRP, Mi-2, ... Polymerase Ill • ANCA Vasculitis ... Autoantibodies #Rheumatology ... #associations #table
Diagnosis of Cryoglobulinemia Vasculitis

1) Presence of cryoglobulin 
Circulating immunoglobulins that precipitate with cold temperature and dissolve
not related to clinical ... into 3 types 2) ... Vasculitis with ... Hyperviscosity syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Dermatological semiology of Cutaneous Vasculitis 

Clinicopathologic correlations
 • Purpura, papules, pustules, necrosis: involvement of small vessels
Infections (1-2% ... #dermpath #dermatology ... #semiology #signs ... lesions #diagnosis #clinical ... pathology #lesions #differential
VEXAS (Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, Autoinflammatory, Somatic) Syndrome
Clinical Syndrome:
 • Common Clinical Features: alveolitis, ear and
Clinical Syndrome ... : • Common Clinical ... recurrent fevers, vasculitis ... MDS) and/or 2) ... Autoinflammatory #Somatic #rheumatology
Myositis Specific Antibodies (MSAs)

Dermatomyositis: MDA5, TIF1y, NXP2, Mi-2, SAE
Anti-Synthetase Syndrome: Jo-1, PL7, PL12, EJ, OJ
Immune Mediated
TIF1y, NXP2, Mi-2, ... Anti-Synthetase Syndrome ... Antibodies #MSAs #clinical ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #table
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... • Cogan Syndrome ... purpura: strong sign ... ) - 2 relevant ... #rheumatology #
Cutaneous manifestations associated with myelodysplastic syndrome
 • Myeloid hemopathy with the most frequent skin lesions (20%)
manifestations +++ 2. ... leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... #differential # ... diagnosis #dermatology ... #oncology #clinical
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
, holster sign, ... anti-synthetase syndrome ... weakness after 2 ... years of treatment ... Myositis #diagnosis #rheumatology
Behcet's Syndrome - Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for Behget's Syndrome (International Study Group for Behget's Disease):
 • Recurrent,
oral ulcers with 2 ... AND • Meeting ≥ 2 ... Uveitis or retinal vasculitis ... test Most Common Clinical ... Diagnosis #criteria #rheumatology