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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... Demyelinating Syndrome ... that will cause ischemia ... cyclophosphamide • Ischemic ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) - Vasculitis Management Algorithm - ACR/VF 2021 Guidelines
 • Visual Symptoms/Loss or
) - Vasculitis Management ... Cranial Ischemia ... Without Visual Symptoms ... Cranial Ischemia ... #Treatment #ACR2021
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... AKI, acute limb ischemia ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis. 
Neurological (<15%): Dizziness, syncope, seizures, Confusion, impending doom. headache
Angioedema: Lips, tongue, orbit,
Clinical manifestations ... 50%): Myocardial ischemia ... arrest, Kounis syndrome ... #anaphylaxis #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Risk Factors and Signs ... diarrhoea, Short bowel syndrome ... dental fixatives, Treatment ... Hypercholesterolaemia, Ischaemic ... #riskfactors #symptoms
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Tissue hypoxia → Ischemia ... Ischemic injury ... after the onset of ischemia ... Treatment: • Elevate ... #diagnosis #management
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
(Clinical Dx). ... retinal tears, Ischemia ... Arthritis, AS Treatment ... #diagnosis #management ... #signs #symptoms
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... : • Triad of symptoms ... urine • Other symptoms ... perfusion → renal ischemia
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... Signs and symptoms ... stimulation Clinical ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
- Atypical Clinical ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... , facial nerve ischemia ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... #Treatment #Neurology