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Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... Radiographic findings ... resonance imaging [MRI ... criteria for MS ... Laboratory findings
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
• Laboratory findings ... - MRI: inflammation ... blockers had the best ... #Rheumatology # ... #Dermatology
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
cytokines, such as ... Liver function tests ... Histopathologic criteria ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #Rheumatology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Generalized fatigue - ALS ... Serologic and EMG Findings ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2.
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
) and findings of ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Criteria: • Sensory ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... dexamethasone suppression test ... reticularis • If no findings ... #signs #symptoms
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
- Differential Diagnosis ... - Dyspnea at rest ... common assessment findings ... capillaries • Criteria ... pathophysiologic finding
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: strong sign ... discrepancies Findings ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Pathologies - Findings ... psoriasis but also ... seen in Reiter's syndrome ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #Atlas
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
• In all patients ... Presentation • Common Signs ... Diagnostic Criteria ... of 8 HLH-2004 criteria ... #Management #Hematology