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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
of giant cell arteritis ... posterior ciliary arteries ... • Cephalic symptoms ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
of hip (rare), Arthritis ... Endocarditis, Aortic ... ) Blood (75%): Anemia ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... systemic complaints- anemia ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... ): • Aorta and
Takayasu’s Arteritis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 - Fatigue, weight loss, low grade fever, arthralgias
 - Incr
Takayasu’s Arteritis ... , CRP, WBC - Aortic ... Decr palpable pulses ... Vasculitis #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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< 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis ... • Rheumatoid arthritis ... Brucellosis Faget's Sign ... - Temperature Pulse ... with profound hemolysis
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Hemoptysis (occasionally ... • CT: Halo sign ... Constitutional symptoms ... 100% of cases), anemia ... Infections #HIV #AIDS