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Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Arthralgias • Eye ... purpura: strong sign ... diminished, or tender pulses ... Eye -> retinopathy
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... systemic sx + signs ... claudication: pain ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #Management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Arthralgias • Eye ... purpura: Strong sign ... < 30 years • Aorta ... claudication, pulse ... tract, and often causes
Relapsing Polychondritis

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

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Sudden onset of pain ... Large vessels (aorta ... ) • Eyes • Inner ... Loss of vision • Aortic ... #management