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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... GCA versus Temporal ... the “Chewing gum test ... #GCA #Temporal ... #Diagnosis #Management
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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ischemic skin lesions ... tract, and often causes ... and Superficial temporal ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Tests: • Measure ... Anti-Mi2 (skin lesions ... • Nonerosive arthritis ... statins - probably caused ... differential #diagnosis