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Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Effusions: - Gout ... - Pseudo gout ... - Synovium - Oral ... #msk #physicalexam
Inherited Qualitative Platelet Defects
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
 • Defect of adhesion due to a lack of GP Ib/IX/V
Inherited Qualitative ... receptor] • Normal ... Platelet #Defects #comparison ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hematology
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
Inherited Non-hemolytic ... of about 30% of normal ... examination; nonspecific symptoms ... Hyperbilirubinemia #Inherited ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
thymoma DDX: • Inherited ... (MDS) (normal or ... • Improve the symptoms ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
culture used to diagnose ... • Metabolic syndrome ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... #Comparison #rheumatology ... #Diagnosis
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... sex • Metabolic syndrome ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... #treatment #rheumatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
age 70 years Symptoms ... anemia DDX: Rule Out ... cell types are abnormal ... blood cells appear normal ... #diagnosis #hematology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... strength & enzymes normal ... • Progressive symptoms ... purpura, joint & gut ... #Rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... - Recurrent oral ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... Vessels: Supply gut ... #rheumatology #
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
-->Cannot rule out ... based on normal ... Compartment syndrome ... trauma/vascular/orthopedic ... Posterior #Injury #msk