6 results
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
) - MSK Radiology ... mass and NO prior signs ... Therefore, the hand ... - **MSK rads ... #rheumatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
sex • Metabolic syndrome ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... double contour sign ... +Radiographic signs ... management #treatment #rheumatology
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
hyperthyroidism, peripheral ischemia ... seen in Reiter's syndrome ... #FingerNails #Nail ... #Diseases #Abnormal ... #Signs #PhysicalExam
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... occasional oligoclonal bands ... purpura, joint & gut ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Terry's Nails

Patient of about 70 years, HIV positive, transplanted kidney donor cadaver in the previous 6
in addition to signs ... explained by an abnormal ... such as nephrotic syndrome ... #Hands #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Photo
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... • Bilateral signs ... • Must rule out ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... Oligoclonal IgG bands