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Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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thickening, distal to elbows ... skin thickening Signs ... and Symptoms: ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
acute respiratory symptoms ... symptoms • Rheumatologic ... by culture or serology ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... : • Serology for
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... • Progressive symptoms ... #Rheumatology
Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
 - Pulmonary Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal CXR
 - Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart
Scleroderma) - Pulmonary ... - Finger/hand/elbow ... #Scleroderma #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
cardiogenic) - Pulmonary ... presyncope, exertional symptoms ... positive Romberg sign ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... #Neurology