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Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
) - MSK Radiology ... mass and NO prior signs ... #mri #clinical ... #Radiology #diagnosis ... #msk #rheumatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... double contour sign ... urate level >9 mg ... /dL #Gout #diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Most likely diagnosis ... You figured that out ... Friedreichs #Neck #JVP #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... #Cardiology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... Treatment of GCA ... per day or 1 mg ... them, but urgent rheumatology
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
has Kussmaul's sign ... the underlying diagnosis ... PHTN #JVP #Neck #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... #Cardiology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
chest (in a V-sign ... auricular papules Clinical ... positive patients Treatment ... Prednisone at 1 mg ... #management #rheumatology
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
Diagnosis? ... organism (soap bubble sign ... Standard treatment ... losses of K+ & Mg ... T2 #MRI #Brain #clinical