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Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
affects large arteries ... can affect any type ... of vessel, from aorta ... left to right) aorta ... #Differential #
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Involves large and ... those coming off aorta ... or sed rate): Value ... very remarkable w/differential ... them, but urgent rheumatology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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LARGE VESSEL ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
discrepancies LARGE ... < 30 years • Aorta ... pulse deficits vascular ... ): • Aorta and ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
permanent alopecia Differential ... Kikuchi disease • Type-I ... the small and large ... Cytopenias • Cardiac valve ... Induced Lupus: • Symptoms