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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Serositis 17% - Nephropathy ... Myositis 4% - Lung ... #signs #symptoms ... #mimickers #differential
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
Embolism In contrast ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... Pericarditis #Symptoms #Signs ... #Presentation #comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
duodenum Clinical Signs ... • Should be on differential ... no matter how long ... Pathophysiology: ... extravasation of contrast
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Phos), CBC with differential ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... monitoring (vital signs ... magnesium, IV contrast ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... and Management ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... granulomas within the lungs ... #Management #Signs