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I’M DAMN SHARP - Lupus Diagnosis Mnemonic
I  	 Immunoglobulins (Anti-dsDNA, Anti-Sm, Anti-phospholipid)
M 	 Malar Rash
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SHARP - Lupus Diagnosis ... , Anti-Sm, Anti-phospholipid ... Pleuritis) H Hematologic ... cytopenias) A Arthritis ... #diagnosis #mnemonic
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... • Rheumatoid Arthritis ... #Algorithm #causes
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
- Differential Diagnosis ... Dermatomyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis ... Beta-Blockers, Anti-epileptic ... drugs (AEDs) # ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Infection: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis, Abscess, Endocarditis,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Malignancy: - Hematologic ... Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis ... Vasculitis (Temporal arteritis ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... disease), HBsAg/anti-HBc ... or if a primary hematologic ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology
Aortitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Non-Infectious Aortitis:
 • Vasculitides: Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Takayasu's arteritis, Cogan's Syndrome,
- Differential Diagnosis ... GCA), Takayasu's arteritis ... (SPA) • Other Causes ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Uveitis - Definition, Causes and SUN Classification

Inflammation of the iris, ciliary body, vitreous, retina and/or choroid
Incidence
- Definition, Causes ... inhabitants 3rd leading cause ... Intermediate, Posterior ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Ophthalmology #Rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Erythematosus - Diagnosis ... Manifestations: - Arthritis ... Differential Diagnosis ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis ... #differential #rheumatology
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Causes of Knee Effusions ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Knee #Effusions #causes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #msk #physicalexam
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
myositis, and arthritis ... /full triad at diagnosis ... and anti-HMGCR ... Autoimmune #Myositis #diagnosis ... #rheumatology