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Epilepsy Seizure Types - Generalized vs Focal

Generalized Seizures
 - Absence seizures 
 - Myoclonic seizures
Generalized Seizures - Absence ... Seizures #Types #Classification ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
EULAR/ACR Classification ... Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... least 2 joints • Neurologic ... #EULARACR #Classification ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
SLICC SLE Diagnostic Criteria - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical and Immunologic Criteria

CLINICAL CRITERIA
 - ACUTE CUTANEOUS LUPUS
SLICC SLE Diagnostic ... Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... SEROSITIS - RENAL - NEUROLOGIC ... ’ test (in the absence ... hemolytic anemia #Diagnosis
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Skin Disease Classification ... , macular, patchy ... Differential Diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
- Differential Diagnosis ... three clinical diagnoses ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... Congenital Ptosis - Absence ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology
Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2020 ACR-EULAR Classification
≥ 6 of 10 points = definite RA
Joint Involvement:
Arthritis - 2020 ACR-EULAR ... Classification ... joint) - 5 points Serology ... Rheumatoid #Arthritis #diagnosis ... #EULAR #Classification
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... Systemic lupus erythematosus ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... ischemia - Skin: erythematous ... systemic lupus erythematosus ... neuropathy • Absent ... #rheumatology #classification
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
- Differential Diagnosis ... prognosis • Nodular ... - 5% RS cells absent ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... pathophysiology #Hematology #Diagnosis
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
grand mal) - Absence ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Neurology