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IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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IgG4-Related Disease ... Retroperitoneum and aorta ... orientation): • More ... specific laboratory tests ... workup #treatment #rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... and branches • GCA ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #rheumatology #
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
GCA, SLE, GPA) - ... artery become more ... -> Cherry-red spot ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
• Involves aortic ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... block, annular or aortic ... #management #cardiology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... develop in pts with GCA ... #Rheumatology
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
180 degrees or more ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... #Clinical #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #Atlas ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
, involves aortic ... Hypercoagulable (APLAS ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... block, annular or aortic ... #cardiology #infectiousdiseases
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Large vessels (aorta ... Polyarteritis Nodosa, GCA ... Loss of vision • Aortic ... : • Clinical tests ... Polychondritis #rheumatology