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Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Autoimmune Myositis ... Dermatomyositis ... can present with rash ... triad of ILD, myositis ... @AnnKumfer #Autoimmune
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Inflammatory: Vasculitis ... necrotizing myopathy • Autoimmune ... anti-Jo-1] - (Vasculitis ... Muscle Biopsy: Dermatomyositis ... dystrophies, or vasculitis
Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 • RHABDOMYOLYSIS
Creatine Kinase - Causes ... Subacute to Chronic Causes ... Inflammatory myopathy: dermatomyositis ... myopathy - Autoimmune ... Inclusion body myositis
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Infection - Vasculitis ... : - Autoimmune ... Vasculitis (lupus ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitis and Vasculitides ... When to Consider Vasculitis ... tract, and often causes ... Conjunctivitis, mucositis ... - Rash, arthritis
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
malignancies, autoimmune ... of necrotizing vasculitis ... infection and autoimmune ... Mycoplasma classic), autoimmune ... sarcoidosis (and other autoimmune
Kawasaki Disease (KD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Kawasaki Disease (KD) is the most common vasculitis of
the most common vasculitis ... Conjunctivitis, Mucositis ... , Rash, Hand edema ... , Cough • +/-Nausea ... #Disease #KD #vasculitis
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
ANCA-associated vasculitis ... Still disease, dermatomyositis ... disease • Non-autoimmune ... deficiencies • Autoimmune ... • Transverse Myelitis
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Immobilization, Crush ... Hyperthyroidism), Autoimme ... (polymyositis/Dermatomyositis ... Management #Summary #causes
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... When to Consider Vasculitis ... Conjunctivitis, mucositis ... • Rash, arthritis ... tract, and often causes