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Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Sjogren's Syndrome ... Hypocomplementemia • Can cause ... phenomenon (16%) MSK ... lubricants • Pharmacologic ... #Rheumatology #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... • Cogan Syndrome ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... Down syndrome is ... assessment, is best ... are observed for signs ... intra-abdominal masses
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... tract, and often causes ... vasculitis • Cogan syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... based on normal distal ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Posterior #Injury #msk ... #clinical #video
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Diagnostic Tests ... RP-ILD), dermato-rheumatologic ... papules and Gottron sign ... ) • Shawl sign ... statins - probably caused