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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
of giant cell arteritis ... ESR and/or CRP Temporal ... Doppler US : halo sign ... Abnormal TAB ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Giant cell arteritis ... arteritis (GCA) ... , but normal values ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Management
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Inflammatory process Temporal ... arteritis should ... older who have normal ... Cervical spine arthritis ... Cricoarytenoid arthritis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
(Giant Cell Arteritis ... strength & enzymes normal ... mucositis • Rash, arthritis ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... and often causes arthritis
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... Hypertension with normal ... arteries - Temporal ... arteritis • Increased ... #symptoms #clues
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
: • Labs nonspecific ... and Ohio River valleys ... level • A low or normal ... Meningitis, septic arthritis ... #Management #Infections