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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
, Signs and Symptoms ... by Classification ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Classification ... #CriticalCare #Sign
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
(ruling out differential ... diagnoses), ruling ... further guide management ... orthostatic vital sign ... Further diagnostics
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
Age <
occur around the knee ... Ewing sarcoma • Enchondroma ... blade of grass sign ... Lesions #Bony #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
of hands/feet, knees ... , shoulders Signs ... • Ultrasound Diagnosis ... : CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS ... #management #rheumatology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
WBC >100k, + lab signs ... tetany/cramps, syncope ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... #Management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
artery aneurysms Diagnosis ... Behcet disease) Differential ... Diagnosis: • Genital ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... purpura: strong sign ... #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #classification
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
and Management ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... double contour sign ... +Radiographic signs ... #rheumatology