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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Physical Exam/Signs ... or basket cells ... Contamination, colitis ... leukemia #CLL ... workup #oncology #hematology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic inflammatory vasculitis ... systemic sx + signs ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #GiantCell #arteritis ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... CRP GCA (Giant Cell ... Multinucleated giant cells ... pulmonary infiltrates/cavities ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology