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Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Features of Systemic Lupus ... effusion, Restrictive lung ... of hip (rare), Arthritis ... erythematosus #signs ... symptoms #diagnosis #rheumatology
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gout (Gouty Arthritis ... ) - MSK Radiology ... mass and NO prior signs ... Differential diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Manifestations: - Arthritis ... Myositis 4% - Lung ... (aPL) 30-45% Differential ... autoantibodies #signs ... #rheumatology
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Differential Diagnosis ... noninflammatory Signs ... Joint #pain #Differential ... #Diagnosis #MSK ... #rheumatology #
Galeazzi Fracture 
Fracture of distal radial shaft with distal radial-ulnar joint disruption. Remember “MUGR” to recall
distal radial-ulnar joint ... radial-ulnar joint ... will be obvious; signs ... Splint: Posterior long ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocated major joint ... most common major joint ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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inflammation Others: • Lupus ... vesicular eruption - Joints ... such as systemic lupus ... purpura: strong sign ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Diagnosis and Management ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... double contour sign ... +Radiographic signs ... #treatment #rheumatology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
granulomas within the lungs ... Extrapulmonary: ankle arthritis ... skin (16-32%): lupus ... anterior/posterior MSK ... #Signs #Symptoms
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential ... papules and Gottron sign ... ) • Shawl sign ... Syndrome: Fever, joint ... • Nonerosive arthritis