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Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
matter, spinal cord ... uveitis or retinal damage ... Arthritis, AS Treatment ... #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
tissue damage ... • Infectious causes ... glycoprotein (MOG) antibody ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

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

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Mechanisms: • Direct Damage ... petechiae Causes ... megakaryocytes and ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic, neurologic, and ... Involves large and ... broad category and ... +10 for women and ... them, but urgent rheumatology
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
frequently: 40 and ... pain, tenderness, and ... night sweats, and ... Polychondritis #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management