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Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
A (AA) → Chronic ... Inflammatory Conditions ... Bronchiectasis, Chronic ... osteomyelitis, Rheumatoid arthritis ... the extent of disease
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
, Leprosy • Inflammatory ... Guillain-Barre, Vasculitis ... , Sarcoidosis, Amyloidosis ... myeloma, secondary amyloid ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
, small-vessel vasculitis ... (25-75%): Inflammatory ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... , AS Treatment: ... Recurrent and chronic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... syndrome: Ocular inflammatory