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Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Brucellosis - Viruses: HIV ... Chikungunya - Herpes ... virus: CMV, HSV ... #diagnosis #msk ... #physicalexam
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Leg Pain - Differential ... Epidural abscess - Herpes ... zoster - HIV ... lower #extremity #msk ... #physicalexam
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
surface of the hands ... association with HCV ... association between HCV ... #NEJM #clinical ... #photo #lichen #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Vasculitis Differential ... muscle weakness • Nerves ... HTN • Check: HBV ... occasional oligoclonal bands
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Oligoclonal IgG bands ... Infections: - Herpes ... Nile virus - Herpes ... simplex virus, HIV ... management #neurology #differential
Terry's Nails

Patient of about 70 years, HIV positive, transplanted kidney donor cadaver in the previous 6
about 70 years, HIV ... spider angiomas and skin ... #Fingernails #Hands ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Photo