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Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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ischemia - Skin: erythematous ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... purpura: strong sign ... , and SLE) • Urinalysis ... • HBV HCV •
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Systemic Lupus (SLE ... Butterfly rash, Vasculitis ... Aseptic necrosis of hip ... #systemic #erythematosus ... #signs #symptoms
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
Dermatomyositis ... dorsum of the hands ... primarily deltoids and hip ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Vasculitis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases, such as SLE ... purpura: Strong sign ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... HTN • Check: HBV ... occasional oligoclonal bands
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... Evaluate for NMO, SLE ... simplex virus, HIV ... Disorders: - SLE ... - Sjogren - Vasculitis
Terry's Nails

Patient of about 70 years, HIV positive, transplanted kidney donor cadaver in the previous 6
about 70 years, HIV ... hospitalization due to diarrhea ... nails are seen (see ... in addition to signs ... #Fingernails #Hands