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Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
Large vessel vasculitis ... affects large arteries ... left to right) aorta ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology ... #Differential #
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... LARGE VESSEL ... diminished, or tender pulses ... Vessel Size: • Large ... #rheumatology #
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Lyme disease, Vasculitis ... Rheumatic fever • Aortic ... Diminished peripheral pulses ... #joint #pain #differential ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... discrepancies LARGE ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... ): • Aorta and
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic inflammatory vasculitis ... Involves large and ... those coming off aorta ... of inflammation large ... very remarkable w/differential