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Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
Myelodysplastic syndrome ... Bleeding gastric ulcer ... Hemolytic uremic syndrome ... key #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
recurrent oral ulcers ... following: • Genital ulcers ... Behcet disease) Differential ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Involving the Skin - Differential ... nodules, Deep ulcers ... Disease • Cogan syndrome ... #dermatology #rheumatology ... #differential #
Anterior Non-necrotizing Scleritis - Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

This 57 yo WM reported to clinic complaining of
On exam the conjunctiva ... patient was sent to rheumatology ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam #rheumatology ... #SlitLamp
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Scrotal or vulvar ulcers ... - Behçet's syndrome ... ENT • Oral ulcers ... #joint #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Blurry Vision - Differential ... Laceration • Ulcer ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
fatigue Physical Exam ... plaques, nodules, ulcers ... • Richter’s Syndrome ... leukemia • Sezary syndrome ... workup #oncology #hematology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... - Ramsay Hunt syndrome ... Oral aphthous ulcers ... loss Physical Exam ... examination • Oral exam
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... livedo reticularis, ulcers ... genital aphthous ulcers ... • Cogan Syndrome ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
symptoms and physical exam ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... Arthritis, Sjögren Syndrome ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #differential