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Classification of Vasculitis 
Vasculitis of large vessels 
 - Arteritis temporalis (giant-cell arteritis) 
 - Takayasu
Classification of ... central nervous system ... lupus erythematosus ... - Behcet ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Aortitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Non-Infectious Aortitis:
 • Vasculitides: Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Takayasu's arteritis, Cogan's Syndrome,
arteritis, Cogan's Syndrome ... polychondritis, Behcet's ... Arthritis (RA), Systemic ... lupus erythematosus ... #Diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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: • Behçet Syndrome ... lupus erythematosus ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology # ... classification
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... Skin Disease Classification ... lupus erythematosus ... #Lupus #Erythematosus ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
• Neutrophilic dermatosis ... to cold IgG • Lupus ... Subcorneal pustular dermatosis ... Paraproteinemias #Hematology ... #Monoclonal #Differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... , Loose anagen syndrome ... Examination: • Signs ... Vitamin D levels Systemic ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Systemic disease ... , small-vessel vasculitis ... disease) Differential ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... ischemia • Skin: Erythematous ... • Behcet syndrome ... Diagnosis #Rheumatology