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Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
- Differential ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... • Anemia • ... • Rheumatoid Arthritis ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Autoimmune Vasculitis (lupus ... RA, Sjogren's, GPA ... deficiency Work
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Clinical evidence of (fatigue ... permanent alopecia Differential ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... vein thrombosis Hematologic ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... with systemic, neurologic ... subtle e.g. extreme fatigue ... very remarkable w/differential ... systemic complaints- anemia
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... mucositis - Rash ... such as systemic lupus ... • Fevers • Fatigue
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... : • Fevers • Fatigue ... develop in pts with GCA ... affects the skin, neurologic ... , mucositis • Rash