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Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythematosus (SLE ... should have other symptoms ... like “butterfly rash ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
hair follicles -> causes ... plugging -> Discoid Rash ... Malar (butterfly) Rash ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
phagocytophilum Pathophysiology ... within morulae Signs ... and symptoms: ... shaking chills • Rash ... ), cough (30% cases
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... and signs below ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... Behcet disease - SLE ... differential #algorithm
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Rare Disorder: ... sudden onset of a rash ... - Rash: multiple ... Episcleritis Signs ... Causes: - Idiopathic
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... Evaluate for NMO, SLE ... • Infectious causes
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
fatigue Heat Rash ... Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... → Syncope • Signs ... /Symptoms: - Lightheadedness ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... mucositis - Rash ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... vasculitis, and SLE
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases, such as SLE ... purpura: Strong sign ... , mucositis • Rash ... • Progressive symptoms ... tract, and often causes