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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
) - MSK Radiology ... - **MSK rads ... Differential diagnosis ... #Radiology #diagnosis ... #msk #rheumatology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Compatible syndrome + MRI ... nodules, may also see ... RingEnhancing #Lesions #Brain ... #differential # ... #radiology #neurology
McDonald Criteria for Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
 • 2 or more attacks, 2 or more lesions
McDonald Criteria for Diagnosis ... AND at least 2 out ... in space in the brain ... Multiple #Sclerosis #MS ... #neurology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
brain w/o contrast ... suspicion) • +/- bubble ... stenosis 4) Ruled out ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

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

Visual or auditory symptoms in
affecting the Brain ... nervous system (CNS ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... #Syndromes #neurology ... noninflammatory #differential
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Imaging: - MRI ... Frequently "punched-out ... #Infections #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... ruled outBrain ... brain and/or optic ... #management #neurology ... #differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... affects the skin, neurologic ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... chorioretinitis, CNS ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Transient Patellar Dislocation - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Hyperintense marrow edema of the anterolateral femoral condyle
Dislocation - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... Differential diagnosis ... knee #clinical #mri ... #diagnosis #msk
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
Diagnosis? ... low glucose) CNS ... organism (soap bubble ... #Brain #clinical ... #radiology